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AEL59

Amplitude Energy Ltd

Oil & Gas Exploration and ProductionVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+9Sentiment+18Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion96AI synthesis40Observations23

Amplitude Energy Ltd has a liquidity ratio of 1.64, indicating a current ratio above 1 but with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, as noted in the risk assessment. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.8 suggests moderate leverage, but its operating cash flow of AUD 89.3 million is insufficient to cover its long-term debt of AUD 300.1 million [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -10.98% and a return on assets of -3.52%, both significantly below the industry median for exploration and production firms. The company reported a net loss of AUD 41.3 million and an operating loss of AUD 14.4 million in the latest period, indicating operational inefficiencies or cost overruns [doc:HA-latest]. The company operates through two segments: Southeast Australia and Cooper Basin. Revenue concentration is not disclosed, but the Southeast Australia segment includes offshore fields in the Gippsland and Otway basins, while the Cooper Basin segment involves crude oil production. The geographic exposure is primarily within Australia, with no material international operations [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is uncertain, with no explicit revenue growth or decline percentages provided in the outlook. However, the company’s capital expenditure of AUD 75.3 million and free cash flow of -AUD 3.2 million suggest reinvestment in operations rather than shareholder returns. Analysts have a mixed outlook, with a mean recommendation of 2.12 (leaning toward buy) and a mean price target of AUD 2.57 [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and operational losses. The company’s liquidity risk is rated as medium, and its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is low, with no near-term pressure expected, and no adjustments to valuation metrics have been applied [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the publication of the latest financial snapshot and analyst estimates. No specific filings or transcripts are cited in the input data, but the company’s operational performance and capital structure are under active analyst review [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyAmplitude Energy Ltd
TickerAEL.AX
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration and Production
AI analysis

Business. Amplitude Energy Ltd is an Australia-based exploration and production company focused on securing, finding, developing, producing, and selling hydrocarbons, primarily through its Southeast Australia and Cooper Basin segments [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Amplitude Energy Ltd is classified under the industry "Oil & Gas Exploration and Production" within the "Energy - Fossil Fuels" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Amplitude Energy Ltd has a liquidity ratio of 1.64, indicating a current ratio above 1 but with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, as noted in the risk assessment. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.8 suggests moderate leverage, but its operating cash flow of AUD 89.3 million is insufficient to cover its long-term debt of AUD 300.1 million [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -10.98% and a return on assets of -3.52%, both significantly below the industry median for exploration and production firms. The company reported a net loss of AUD 41.3 million and an operating loss of AUD 14.4 million in the latest period, indicating operational inefficiencies or cost overruns [doc:HA-latest]. The company operates through two segments: Southeast Australia and Cooper Basin. Revenue concentration is not disclosed, but the Southeast Australia segment includes offshore fields in the Gippsland and Otway basins, while the Cooper Basin segment involves crude oil production. The geographic exposure is primarily within Australia, with no material international operations [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is uncertain, with no explicit revenue growth or decline percentages provided in the outlook. However, the company’s capital expenditure of AUD 75.3 million and free cash flow of -AUD 3.2 million suggest reinvestment in operations rather than shareholder returns. Analysts have a mixed outlook, with a mean recommendation of 2.12 (leaning toward buy) and a mean price target of AUD 2.57 [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and operational losses. The company’s liquidity risk is rated as medium, and its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is low, with no near-term pressure expected, and no adjustments to valuation metrics have been applied [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the publication of the latest financial snapshot and analyst estimates. No specific filings or transcripts are cited in the input data, but the company’s operational performance and capital structure are under active analyst review [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Amplitude Energy Ltd operates in the oil and gas exploration and production sector with a focus on Australia’s Gippsland, Otway, and Cooper basins.
  • The company is currently unprofitable, with a net loss of AUD 41.3 million and a return on equity of -10.98%.
  • Liquidity is constrained, with a negative net cash position and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.8.
  • Analysts have a cautiously optimistic outlook, with a mean price target of AUD 2.57 and a recommendation leaning toward buy.
  • Growth is being funded through capital expenditures rather than free cash flow, with no material international operations.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyAUD
Revenue$268.1M
Gross profit$80.1M
Operating income-$14.4M
Net income-$41.3M
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SG&A
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Operating cash flow$89.3M
CapEx-$75.3M
Free cash flow-$3.2M
Total assets$1.18B
Total liabilities$799.2M
Total equity$376.5M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$300.1M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
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P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$376.5M
Net cash-$300.1M
Current ratio1.6
Debt/Equity0.8
ROA-3.5%
ROE-11.0%
Cash conversion-2.2%
CapEx/Revenue-28.1%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Oil & Gas · cohort 184 companies
MetricAELActivity
Op margin-5.4%15.4% medp25 -3260.6% · p75 43.2%below median
Net margin-15.4%24.1% medp25 -1.6% · p75 41.0%bottom quartile
Gross margin29.9%20.0% medp25 5.5% · p75 48.5%above median
R&D / revenue2.5% medp25 2.5% · p75 2.5%
CapEx / revenue-28.1%-14.7% medp25 -50.8% · p75 -1.4%below median
Debt / equity80.0%37.1% medp25 26.9% · p75 69.5%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target2.57 AUD
Median price target2.70 AUD
High price target3.00 AUD
Low price target2.00 AUD
Mean recommendation2.12 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count2.00
Buy count4.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count1.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.18 AUD
Last actual EPS0.04 AUD
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-04 11:09 UTCJob: 596f6594