Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) Days Inventory: 14.17 (As of Dec. 2025) — 24% Above Median


FRA:A3P Serica Energy PLC FRA:A3P
61 GF Score
Price €2.51
GF Value €1.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Serica Energy Days Inventory?

Serica Energy FRA:A3P -0.16% 61 Days Inventory is 14.17 as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 11.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:A3P with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, Serica Energy ranks better than 70.07% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Serica Energy's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €20.4 Mil. Serica Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €263.2 Mil. Hence, Serica Energy's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Serica Energy's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:A3P' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.8   Med: 11.42   Max: 53.75
Current: 14.4

During the past 13 years, Serica Energy's highest Days Inventory was 53.75. The lowest was 6.80. And the median was 11.42.

FRA:A3P's Days Inventory is ranked better than
70.07% of 685 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 30.99 vs FRA:A3P: 14.40

Serica Energy's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (10.62) to Dec. 2025 (14.17). It might indicate that Serica Energy's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Serica Energy's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.88.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Serica Energy's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.08.


Serica Energy  (FRA:A3P) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Serica Energy's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Serica Energy's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Serica Energy Days Inventory Related Terms


Serica Energy Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Serica Energy's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Serica Energy Days Inventory Chart

Serica Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Serica Energy Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.63 10.11 10.62 13.01 14.17

FRA:A3P vs COP, EOG, FANG: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Serica Energy's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Serica Energy Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Serica Energy's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Serica Energy's Days Inventory falls into.


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Serica Energy Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Serica Energy's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (14.214 + 26.835) / 2 ) / 458.332*365
=20.5245 / 458.332*365
=16.35

Serica Energy's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (14.045 + 26.835) / 2 ) / 263.174*365 / 2
=20.44 / 263.174*365 / 2
=14.17

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 14.17 mean?
Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) has a Days Inventory of 14.17 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Serica Energy and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 11.42. Over the past decade, Serica Energy's Days Inventory has ranged from 6.80 to 53.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #205 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Serica Energy's Days Inventory too high?
Serica Energy's current Days Inventory of 14.17 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 11.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.80 to a high of 53.75. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 30.99. Serica Energy's value of 14.17 is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #205 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Serica Energy has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serica Energy's Days Inventory compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #205 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Serica Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.99. Serica Energy's value of 14.17 is 54.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Serica Energy's own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.80 to 53.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.42 vs. the industry median of 30.99, Serica Energy has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 30.99, based on 685 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Serica Energy's current Days Inventory of 14.17 is 54.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Serica Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Serica Energy's current Days Inventory is 14.17, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 11.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Serica Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.91, compared to a current price of €2.51 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 14.17, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 11.42 and 54.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 30.99. Serica Energy's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Serica Energy (FRA:A3P), the current Days Inventory is 14.17 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serica Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.51 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.91. GuruFocus considers Serica Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:A3P:

  • Days Inventory: 14.17 (24% above median its 10-year median of 11.42)
  • GF Value™: €1.91 vs. price of €2.51 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#205 of 685)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A3P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Serica Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges SQZZF:USASQZl:UKSQZ:UK
Address H1 Building, Hill of Rubislaw, Anderson Drive, Aberdeen, GBR, AB15 6BY
Serica Energy PLC is an independent upstream oil and gas company with operations centered on the UK North Sea with a range of exploration and production assets. The company operates the Bruce, Keith, and Rhum fields in the UK Northern North Sea. It also operates the Columbus Field, Triton FPSO, and the Mansell field as well as holding an interest in the Erskine field in the Central North Sea. It derives maximum revenue from sale of Gas.
61GF Score

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