Central PetroleumCNPTF PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.64. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks better than 63.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Petroleum's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CNPTF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 2.64 Max: 75
Current: 1.19
During the past 13 years, Central Petroleum's highest PB Ratio was 75.00. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 2.64.
CNPTF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.92% of 923
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs CNPTF: 1.19
During the past 12 months, Central Petroleum's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 91.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Central Petroleum was 138.10% per year. The lowest was -44.30% per year. And the median was -15.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Central Petroleum (OTCPK:CNPTF) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Central Petroleum PB Ratio Related Terms
Central Petroleum PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's PB Ratio 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Central Petroleum (CNPTF) has a PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Central Petroleum's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 75.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #333 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Central Petroleum's PB Ratio too high?
Central Petroleum's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 75.00. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Central Petroleum's value of 1.32 is 5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #333 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Central Petroleum's PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #333 out of 923 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Central Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Central Petroleum's value of 1.32 is 5% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Petroleum's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 75.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Central Petroleum has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.39, based on 923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Petroleum's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 5% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.64. 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 PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.39. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (CNPTF), the current PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jun. 26, 2026. 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 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.
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