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Serica Energy PLC

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Div yield
6,09 %
Op margin
18,6 %
ROE
-7,7 %
Net margin
-8,6 %
Debt / equity
0,34
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About

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

Business. Serica Energy PLC (SQZ.L) is an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in the United Kingdom. The firm operates within the fossil fuels sector, focusing on the upstream exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. Serica Energy is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.

Classification92 %
SectorEnergy
Business sectorEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration and Production
ActivityOil & Gas
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY8 analysts
7 buy0 hold1 sell
Avg 12m price target299,44

Analyst recommendations

8 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy7
Hold0
Sell1
12-month price target
299,44
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
8 analysts · indicative
Ownership
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Profitability
-7,7 %
return on equity
Quality
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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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    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • 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

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Serica Energy PLC (SQZ.L) is an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in the United Kingdom. The firm operates within the fossil fuels sector, focusing on the upstream exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. Serica Energy is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.

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

    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.

    Bull / Bear case

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $232,40
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    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 ratio
    1.1
    Debt / equity
    0.3
    ROA
    -3.4%
    ROE
    -7.7%
    Cash conversion
    -467.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -41.4%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    0,54
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    8
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
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    Margin
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    Segment margin
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    as of 2026-05-24 · 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 estimate0,54
    Revenueno estimateno estimate1,1B USD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate424,3M USD
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in USD. 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

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution8 analysts
    Strong buy3
    Buy4
    Hold0
    Sell1
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$299,44 · Median $320,00
    Low $204,00High $363,00
    Operating income · consensus424,3M USD
    EPS surprise
    −122,3 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −47,6 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$204,00
    Mean$299,44
    Median$320,00
    High$363,00
    Spot$232,40
    +28.8 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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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 Margin18,6 %Above median
    Net Margin-8,6 %Below median
    ROE-7,7 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-41,4 %Below median
    D/E0,34Below median
    Cash Conv-4,67Bottom quartile

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Physical assets

    15 tracked
    AssetTypeCommodityCountryRole
    Bruce Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomRegistered owner
    Bruce Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomParent
    Columbus Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomRegistered owner
    Columbus Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomParent
    Erskine Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomParent
    Erskine Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomRegistered owner
    Evelyn Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionGasUnited KingdomParent
    Gannet E Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomParent
    Keith Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomParent
    Keith Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomRegistered owner
    Orlando Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomParent
    Rhum Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomParent
    Rhum Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomRegistered owner
    Verbier Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomParent
    Verbier Oil and Gas Field (United Kingdom)Oil gas extractionOil And GasUnited KingdomRegistered owner
    Tracked physical assets associated with this issuer (operated, managed, or owned).

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Serica Energy PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
    • Serica Energy PLC Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
    • Serica Energy PLC Market data — ESG · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Chris CoxChief Executive Officer, Executive Director

    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
    SQZ.LCanonical
    London Stock Exchange · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
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    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