CNPTF (Central Petroleum) OCF Margin %: 21.15% (As of Dec. 2025) — 80% Above Median


What is Central Petroleum OCF Margin %?

Central Petroleum CNPTF OCF Margin % is 21.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 11.73. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks better than 69.98% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Central Petroleum's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.11 Mil. Central Petroleum's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $14.70 Mil. Therefore, Central Petroleum's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.15%.

As of today, Central Petroleum's current OCF Yield % is 31.41%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Central Petroleum's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CNPTF' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.24   Med: 11.73   Max: 40.34
Current: 31.14


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Central Petroleum was 40.34%. The lowest was -5.24%. And the median was 11.73%.

CNPTF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
69.98% of 906 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.93 vs CNPTF: 31.14


Central Petroleum OCF Margin % Related Terms


Central Petroleum OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's OCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Central Petroleum OCF Margin % Chart

Central Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
OCF Margin %
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Central Petroleum Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.57 40.51 23.00 40.25 21.15

CNPTF vs COP, EOG, OXY: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Central Petroleum OCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's OCF Margin % falls into.



Central Petroleum OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Central Petroleum's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=9.313/28.402
=32.79 %

Central Petroleum's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=3.109/14.7
=21.15 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 21.15% mean?
Central Petroleum (CNPTF) has a OCF Margin % of 21.15% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 11.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #272 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Central Petroleum's OCF Margin % too high?
Central Petroleum's current OCF Margin % of 21.15% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 11.73. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Margin % is 13.93. Central Petroleum's value of 21.15% is 51.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #272 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Central Petroleum's OCF Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #272 out of 906 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Central Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 13.93. Central Petroleum's value of 21.15% is 51.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.73 vs. the industry median of 13.93, Central Petroleum has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.93, based on 906 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Petroleum's current OCF Margin % of 21.15% is 51.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Margin % is 13.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current OCF Margin % is 21.15%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 11.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Petroleum (CNPTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.03, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 21.15%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 11.73 and 51.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.93. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (CNPTF), the current OCF Margin % is 21.15% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Central Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges C9J:GermanyCTP:Australia
Address 369 Ann Street, Level 7, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
Central Petroleum Ltd is an Australian oil and gas exploration and production company focused on supplying natural gas and oil to domestic markets. It operates the onshore gas production fields in the Northern Territory, particularly in the Amadeus Basin, producing gas and oil from reserves. The company serves power stations, mine sites, energy wholesalers, and retailers prominently in central and northern Australia. Its operations include exploration, development, and production activities with a focus on conventional gas resources. Central Petroleum also explores for alternative energy resources like helium and hydrogen within its tenements. Revenue is predominantly generated from natural gas production and sales within Australia.