Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GUKYF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Gulf Keystone Petroleum is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a primary focus on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Founded in the early 2000s and headquartered in Jersey, the company is listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market and trades over the counter in the United States under the ticker GUKYF. Its core business activity centers on the development and operation of the Shaikan oil field, one of the largest onshore discoveries in the region, alongside ongoing appraisal and exploration in adjacent blocks.

The company achieved a major milestone in 2009 with the discovery of the Shaikan field and commenced early production in 2014. Since then, Gulf Keystone has steadily ramped up output through phased drilling programs, deploying modern reservoir-management techniques and working closely with regional authorities. Beyond Shaikan, the company continues to evaluate additional acreage for potential appraisal wells and strategically plans further development activities in line with demand forecasts and infrastructure capacity.

Gulf Keystone’s operations encompass the full upstream value chain, including seismic surveying, appraisal drilling, field development planning, and production optimization. It maintains strong technical partnerships with international service providers to enhance recovery rates and ensure operational safety and environmental compliance. Production is exported via pipeline networks that link the Kurdistan region to global markets, underscoring the company’s role in supporting regional energy supply.

Governed by a board of directors and an executive management team with extensive oil and gas experience, Gulf Keystone Petroleum emphasizes disciplined capital management and sustainable operations. The company maintains offices in Jersey and Erbil, where its local team coordinates field operations and liaises with government stakeholders. With a focused asset base and a clear development strategy, Gulf Keystone aims to unlock additional value in the Kurdistan region while adhering to international best practices.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.25 to $2.25
• 50-Day Range: $2.15 to $3.12
• 52-Week Range: $1.55 to $3.30
• Volume: 400 shs
• Average Volume: 8,404 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Gulf Keystone Petroleum scored higher than 8% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Gulf Keystone Petroleum.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Gulf Keystone Petroleum is -55.33, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Gulf Keystone Petroleum is -55.33, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gulf Keystone Petroleum has recently decreased by 41.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Gulf Keystone Petroleum does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Gulf Keystone Petroleum does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gulf Keystone Petroleum has recently decreased by 41.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.27

News Sentiment

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a news sentiment score of 0.27. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Gulf Keystone Petroleum this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Gulf Keystone Petroleum insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 12.62% of the stock of Gulf Keystone Petroleum is held by institutions.

GUKYF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GUKYF shares performed this year?

Gulf Keystone Petroleum's stock was trading at $1.86 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, GUKYF stock has increased by 21.0% and is now trading at $2.25.

How do I buy shares of Gulf Keystone Petroleum?

Shares of GUKYF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: Oil & Gas E&P
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:GUKYF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.gulfkeystone.com
• Phone: (441) 295-4630
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 273
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A