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SQZ59

Serica Energy PLC

Oil & Gas Exploration and ProductionVerified

Serica Energy PLC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.14, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but with limited excess. The company's free cash flow is negative at -226.52 million USD, which is a concern for its ability to fund operations and growth without external financing. In terms of profitability, Serica Energy PLC reported a net income of -51.82 million USD, indicating a net loss for the period. The company's return on equity is -7.74%, and its return on assets is -3.38%, both of which are below the industry median for the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production sector. These metrics suggest that the company is not generating returns that meet the expectations of its shareholders or the industry benchmark. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no significant geographic diversification reported. This concentration increases the company's exposure to market and operational risks in its primary operating region. Serica Energy PLC's growth trajectory is mixed. The company's revenue for the period was 601.43 million USD, but the net loss and negative free cash flow indicate challenges in sustaining growth. The outlook for the current fiscal year suggests a continuation of these challenges, with no significant improvement in revenue or profitability expected in the near term. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to its negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential reported in the basic shares outstanding. However, the company's negative net income and free cash flow may necessitate future financing, which could lead to dilution if not managed carefully. Recent events, as disclosed in the company's financial filings, include a continuation of exploration and production activities in its primary operating region. The company has not reported any significant new projects or strategic initiatives that would alter its current trajectory. The analyst estimates suggest a range of price targets, with a mean of 299.44 USD and a median of 320.00 USD, indicating a generally positive outlook from analysts despite the company's current financial challenges.

30-day price · SQZ+6.40 (+2.5%)
Low$240.00High$302.00Close$264.40As of26 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanySerica Energy PLC
TickerSQZ.L
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration and Production
AI analysis

Business. Serica Energy PLC is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating in the Energy - Fossil Fuels sector.

Classification. Serica Energy PLC is classified under the industry "Oil & Gas Exploration and Production" within the Energy - Fossil Fuels business sector with a confidence level of 0.92.

Serica Energy PLC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.14, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but with limited excess. The company's free cash flow is negative at -226.52 million USD, which is a concern for its ability to fund operations and growth without external financing. In terms of profitability, Serica Energy PLC reported a net income of -51.82 million USD, indicating a net loss for the period. The company's return on equity is -7.74%, and its return on assets is -3.38%, both of which are below the industry median for the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production sector. These metrics suggest that the company is not generating returns that meet the expectations of its shareholders or the industry benchmark. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no significant geographic diversification reported. This concentration increases the company's exposure to market and operational risks in its primary operating region. Serica Energy PLC's growth trajectory is mixed. The company's revenue for the period was 601.43 million USD, but the net loss and negative free cash flow indicate challenges in sustaining growth. The outlook for the current fiscal year suggests a continuation of these challenges, with no significant improvement in revenue or profitability expected in the near term. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to its negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential reported in the basic shares outstanding. However, the company's negative net income and free cash flow may necessitate future financing, which could lead to dilution if not managed carefully. Recent events, as disclosed in the company's financial filings, include a continuation of exploration and production activities in its primary operating region. The company has not reported any significant new projects or strategic initiatives that would alter its current trajectory. The analyst estimates suggest a range of price targets, with a mean of 299.44 USD and a median of 320.00 USD, indicating a generally positive outlook from analysts despite the company's current financial challenges.
Key takeaways
  • Serica Energy PLC has a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34.
  • The company reported a net loss of 51.82 million USD and negative returns on equity and assets.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment with no significant geographic diversification.
  • The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.14.
  • The company's growth trajectory is mixed, with no significant improvement in revenue or profitability expected in the near term.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of 299.44 USD.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$601.4M
Gross profit$64.7M
Operating income$112.0M
Net income-$51.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$242.2M
CapEx-$249.0M
Free cash flow-$226.5M
Total assets$1.53B
Total liabilities$862.2M
Total equity$669.6M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$227.2M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$669.6M
Net cash-$227.2M
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity0.3
ROA-3.4%
ROE-7.7%
Cash conversion-4.7%
CapEx/Revenue-41.4%
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 244 companies
MetricSQZActivity
Op margin18.6%3.1% medp25 -5.4% · p75 18.8%above median
Net margin-8.6%1.2% medp25 -8.4% · p75 13.0%bottom quartile
Gross margin10.8%22.4% medp25 5.3% · p75 48.3%below median
R&D / revenue2.5% medp25 2.5% · p75 2.5%
CapEx / revenue-41.4%-10.6% medp25 -36.2% · p75 -1.1%bottom quartile
Debt / equity34.0%23.9% medp25 0.8% · p75 70.3%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target299.44 USD
Median price target320.00 USD
High price target363.00 USD
Low price target204.00 USD
Mean recommendation1.88 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count3.00
Buy count4.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count1.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.54 USD
Last actual EPS-0.12 USD
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