Central PetroleumCNPTF Pretax Margin % is -7.69% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks better than 62.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Petroleum's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CNPTF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -99.73 Med: -9.93 Max: 50.58
Current: 9.62
CNPTF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.34% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.165
vs CNPTF: 9.62
Central Petroleum (OTCPK:CNPTF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Central Petroleum Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Central Petroleum Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's Pretax 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.
CNPTF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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 (CNPTF) has a Pretax Margin % of -7.69% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #345 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Central Petroleum's Pretax Margin % too high?
Central Petroleum's current Pretax Margin % is -7.69%. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #345 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Central Petroleum's Pretax Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #345 out of 916 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Central Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.17, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current Pretax Margin % is -7.69%. 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 $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -7.69%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (CNPTF), the current Pretax Margin % is -7.69% 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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