Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) Total Operating Expense: A$15.74 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


What is Central Petroleum Total Operating Expense?

Central Petroleum ASX:CTP Total Operating Expense is A$15.74 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Central Petroleum's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$7.36 Mil. Central Petroleum's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$15.74 Mil.

Central Petroleum Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Central Petroleum Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Central Petroleum Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Central Petroleum Semi-Annual Data
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Central Petroleum Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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$15.74 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of A$15.74 Mil mean?
Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) has a Total Operating Expense of A$15.74 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors.
Is Central Petroleum's Total Operating Expense too high?
Central Petroleum's current Total Operating Expense is A$15.74 Mil.
How does Central Petroleum's Total Operating Expense compare to COP and EOG?
Central Petroleum's Total Operating Expense of A$15.74 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 Total Operating Expense for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. Central Petroleum's current Total Operating Expense is A$15.74 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 (ASX:CTP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.07, compared to a current price of A$0.06 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is A$15.74 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP), the current Total Operating Expense is A$15.74 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 CNPTF:USAC9J:Germany
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.