CNPTF (Central Petroleum) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 739.57 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


What is Central Petroleum Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Central Petroleum CNPTF Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 739.57 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Central Petroleum's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 739.57 Mil.

Central Petroleum  (OTCPK:CNPTF) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.

Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.

Central Petroleum Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

Central Petroleum Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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Central Petroleum Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Central Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 723.62 725.36 728.11 737.69 743.96

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
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 740.12 735.25 725.24 762.67 739.57

Central Petroleum Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 739.57 Mil mean?
Central Petroleum (CNPTF) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 739.57 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors.
Is Central Petroleum's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Central Petroleum's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 739.57 Mil.
How does Central Petroleum's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to COP and EOG?
Central Petroleum's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 739.57 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. Central Petroleum's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 739.57 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?
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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 739.57 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (CNPTF), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 739.57 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 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.