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Comet Ridge Ltd

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155,5M AUD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
Op margin
-1 571,2 %
ROE
-3,1 %
Net margin
-1 342,4 %
Debt / equity
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About

COI.AX is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating in the Energy - Fossil Fuels sector, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of hydrocarbons.

Business. COI.AX is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating within the fossil fuels sector of the energy industry. The firm generates revenue through the sale of hydrocarbon products, with performance typically measured by industry metrics such as production volumes and reserve replacement ratios. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic concentrations are not available. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol COI.AX.

Classification92 %
SectorEnergy
Business sectorEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration and Production
ActivityOil & Gas
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY4 analysts
3 buy1 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target0,21

Analyst recommendations

4 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy3
Hold1
Sell0
12-month price target
0,21
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
4 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
-3,1 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • ENERGYComet Ridge sees upside in Australia's gas reservation policy for $350m Mahalo project2026-07-12
  • ENERGYComet Ridge raises $45m to buy Santos stake in Mahalo gas project2026-06-21
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy · THIS SECTOR+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    Comet Ridge Ltd (COI.AX) has entered the monitoring scope for the first time, establishing a baseline for future analysis. As this is the initial assessment for the ticker, there is no prior data available to compute material changes or deltas in performance metrics. Consequently, the current snapshot serves as a foundational reference point rather than a report on recent shifts in the company's trajectory. The company currently exhibits a lack of external financial scrutiny and market integration. There are no registered officers, analysts, or index memberships associated with Comet Ridge Ltd, and no top holders have been identified. This absence of analyst coverage and institutional holding suggests the entity may be in an early stage of public listing or operates with a high degree of opacity regarding its corporate structure and shareholder base. Market sentiment and news activity have been virtually non-existent over the recent 30-day period. Data from late June through mid-July 2026 shows zero dispatches per day for the majority of the timeframe, with only a single dispatch recorded on July 12, 2026. The sentiment for this isolated event was not specified, and the overall volume of news remains negligible, indicating low public or media interest in the company during this window. Given the absence of material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source narratives, the significance of this initial profile lies in its role as a starting point for tracking. Investors and analysts should note that the current data reflects a static state with no recent catalysts or reported developments. Future updates will be necessary to determine if Comet Ridge Ltd begins to attract analyst attention, disclose officer details, or generate meaningful market activity.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-12

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    COI.AX is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating within the fossil fuels sector of the energy industry. The firm generates revenue through the sale of hydrocarbon products, with performance typically measured by industry metrics such as production volumes and reserve replacement ratios. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic concentrations are not available. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol COI.AX.

    Classification92 %
    SectorEnergy
    Business sectorEnergy - Fossil Fuels
    IndustryOil & Gas Exploration and Production
    ActivityOil & Gas
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    COI.AX's capital structure is characterized by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position. However, the company's liquidity is rated as medium, and its current ratio of 0.43 suggests that it may struggle to meet short-term obligations with its current assets. The company's market price of 0.14 AUD and a market cap of 167.5 million AUD reflect a modest valuation, with a price-to-book ratio of 2.09 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 2.09.

    Profitability metrics for COI.AX are negative, with a return on equity of -3.08% and a return on assets of -1.98%, both significantly below the industry median for oil and gas exploration and production companies. The company reported a net loss of 247 million AUD, with operating income also in negative territory at -2.89 billion AUD. These figures indicate a challenging operating environment and a need for cost optimization or revenue growth to improve profitability.

    Geographically, COI.AX's revenue concentration is not disclosed in the available data, but the company's exposure to the oil and gas sector inherently involves significant geopolitical and commodity price risks. The company's operations are likely concentrated in regions where it holds exploration and production assets, though specific details on geographic segments are not provided.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the available data. However, the company's capital expenditure of -16.31 billion AUD suggests ongoing investment in exploration and production activities, which could support future revenue growth if successful. The company's free cash flow is negative at -19.66 billion AUD, indicating that it is not generating sufficient cash from operations to fund its capital expenditures without external financing.

    Risk factors for COI.AX include medium liquidity risk, as the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The risk of dilution is rated as low, but the company's negative operating cash flow and free cash flow suggest potential pressure to raise additional capital, which could lead to share dilution. The company's financial performance and liquidity position are closely monitored by analysts, with a mean price target of 0.21 AUD and a median price target of 0.23 AUD.

    Recent events and filings indicate that COI.AX is navigating a challenging market environment, with significant losses and negative cash flows. The company's ability to improve its financial performance will depend on its ability to reduce costs, increase production efficiency, and benefit from favorable commodity prices.

    Comet Ridge Ltd (COI.AX) has entered the monitoring scope for the first time, establishing a baseline for future analysis. As this is the initial assessment for the ticker, there is no prior data available to compute material changes or deltas in performance metrics. Consequently, the current snapshot serves as a foundational reference point rather than a report on recent shifts in the company's trajectory. The company currently exhibits a lack of external financial scrutiny and market integration. There are no registered officers, analysts, or index memberships associated with Comet Ridge Ltd, and no top holders have been identified. This absence of analyst coverage and institutional holding suggests the entity may be in an early stage of public listing or operates with a high degree of opacity regarding its corporate structure and shareholder base. Market sentiment and news activity have been virtually non-existent over the recent 30-day period. Data from late June through mid-July 2026 shows zero dispatches per day for the majority of the timeframe, with only a single dispatch recorded on July 12, 2026. The sentiment for this isolated event was not specified, and the overall volume of news remains negligible, indicating low public or media interest in the company during this window. Given the absence of material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source narratives, the significance of this initial profile lies in its role as a starting point for tracking. Investors and analysts should note that the current data reflects a static state with no recent catalysts or reported developments. Future updates will be necessary to determine if Comet Ridge Ltd begins to attract analyst attention, disclose officer details, or generate meaningful market activity.

    Key takeaways
    • COI.AX is a high-risk oil and gas exploration and production company with significant financial losses and negative cash flows.
    • The company's capital structure is relatively conservative, but its liquidity position is medium, and its current ratio is low.
    • Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity of -3.08% and a return on assets of -1.98%, both below industry medians.
    • The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided, but ongoing capital expenditures suggest investment in future production.
    • Analysts have a mixed outlook, with a mean price target of 0.21 AUD and a median price target of 0.23 AUD, indicating potential for improvement but with significant risks.
    • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's operating margin is negative, driven by high costs and low commodity prices, which is expected to remain a challenge in the near term.
    • **rd_outlook_rationale**: Research and development spending is not disclosed, but the company's focus on exploration and production suggests ongoing investment in new projects.

    Bull / Bear case

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    Valuation

    Market price
    A$0,13
    Market cap
    A$167.5M
    Enterprise value
    A$174.5M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    2.1x
    P / Tangible book
    2.1x
    Tangible book
    A$80.3M
    Net cash
    -A$7.0M
    Current ratio
    0.4
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    -2.0%
    ROE
    -3.1%
    Cash conversion
    167.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -88.6%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    -0,01
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    4
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-05-10 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate-0,01
    Revenueno estimateno estimate0 AUD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate-5,0M AUD
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in AUD. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution4 analysts
    Strong buy1
    Buy2
    Hold1
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price targetA$0,21 · Median A$0,23
    Low A$0,14High A$0,25
    Operating income · consensus-5,0M AUD
    EPS surprise
    +68,4 %
    reported vs consensus · beat

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    LowA$0,14
    MeanA$0,21
    MedianA$0,23
    HighA$0,25
    SpotA$0,13
    +61.5 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-1 571,2 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-1 342,4 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-3,1 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-8 862,5 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,09Below median
    Cash Conv1,67Above median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Physical assets

    3 tracked
    AssetTypeCommodityCountryRole
    Mahalo Gas Field (Queensland, Australia)Oil gas extractionGasAustraliaOperating company
    Mahalo Gas Field (Queensland, Australia)Oil gas extractionGasAustraliaParent
    Mahalo Gas Field (Queensland, Australia)Oil gas extractionGasAustraliaRegistered owner
    Tracked physical assets associated with this issuer (operated, managed, or owned).

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    • Ev To Revenue
      enterprise_value / revenue
    Source documents
    • COI.AX Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
    • Comet Ridge Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    COI.AXCanonical
    ASX · AUD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-12
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    The entity's full life in the product — typed, chronological, joined across Newspaper, Platform and Data. Our memory, made visible.
    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage