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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Central Petroleum's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.70 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$4.51 Mil.
Central Petroleum's pretax margin was -7.69%.
During the past 13 years, Central Petroleum's highest Pretax Margin was 50.58%. The lowest was -99.73%. And the median was -9.93%.
During the past 13 years, Central Petroleum's highest Pretax Margin was 50.58%. The lowest was -99.73%. And the median was -9.93%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Central Petroleum Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's Pre-Tax Income 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.
ASX:CTP vs COP, EOG, FANG: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$4.51 Mil.
* 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 (ASX:CTP) has a Pre-Tax Income of A$4.51 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors.
Is Central Petroleum's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Central Petroleum's current Pre-Tax Income is A$4.51 Mil.
How does Central Petroleum's Pre-Tax Income compare to COP and EOG?
Central Petroleum's Pre-Tax Income of A$4.51 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. Central Petroleum's current Pre-Tax Income is A$4.51 Mil. 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?
Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) has a current Pre-Tax Income of A$4.51 Mil. The current Pre-Tax Income is A$4.51 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP), the current Pre-Tax Income is A$4.51 Mil 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 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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