Seplat Energy (CHIX:SEPLL) Days Payable: 93.23 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


CHIX:SEPLL Seplat Energy PLC CHIX:SEPLL
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What is Seplat Energy Days Payable?

Seplat Energy CHIX:SEPLL -0.40% 77 Days Payable is 93.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 96.26. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SEPLL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 854 Oil & Gas companies, Seplat Energy ranks better than 57.26% on this metric.

Seplat Energy's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £360 Mil. Seplat Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £353 Mil. Hence, Seplat Energy's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 93.23.

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

CHIX:SEPLl' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.49   Med: 96.26   Max: 233.65
Current: 73.39

During the past 13 years, Seplat Energy's highest Days Payable was 233.65. The lowest was 52.49. And the median was 96.26.

CHIX:SEPLl's Days Payable is ranked better than
57.26% of 854 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 57.145 vs CHIX:SEPLl: 73.39

Seplat Energy's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (72.43) to Mar. 2026 (93.23). It may suggest that Seplat Energy delayed paying its suppliers.


Seplat Energy Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seplat Energy's Days Payable 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.

Seplat Energy Days Payable Chart

Seplat Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Seplat Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:SEPLL vs COP, EOG, OXY: Days Payable Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Seplat Energy's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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.


Seplat Energy Days Payable vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Seplat Energy's Days Payable falls into.


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Seplat Energy Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

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

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (290.014 + 385.231) / 2 ) / 1360.524*365
=337.6225 / 1360.524*365
=90.58

Seplat Energy's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (385.231 + 335.483) / 2 ) / 352.717*365 / 4
=360.357 / 352.717*365 / 4
=93.23

* 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 Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 93.23 mean?
Seplat Energy (CHIX:SEPLL) has a Days Payable of 93.23 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Seplat Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.26. Over the past decade, Seplat Energy's Days Payable has ranged from 52.49 to 233.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Seplat Energy ranks #365 out of 854 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Seplat Energy's Days Payable too high?
Seplat Energy's current Days Payable of 93.23 is near median its 10-year median of 96.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.49 to a high of 233.65. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Payable is 57.15. Seplat Energy's value of 93.23 is 63.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seplat Energy ranks #365 out of 854 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seplat Energy has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seplat Energy's Days Payable compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Seplat Energy ranks #365 out of 854 companies for Days Payable. This puts Seplat Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.15. Seplat Energy's value of 93.23 is 63.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Seplat Energy's own Days Payable has ranged from 52.49 to 233.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.26 vs. the industry median of 57.15, Seplat Energy has consistently been above 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 Payable for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Payable among Oil & Gas companies is 57.15, based on 854 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Seplat Energy's current Days Payable of 93.23 is 63.1% above 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Seplat Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Payable is 57.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seplat Energy's current Days Payable is 93.23, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seplat Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seplat Energy (CHIX:SEPLL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.34, compared to a current price of £5.01 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 93.23, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.26 and 63.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 57.15. Seplat Energy's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Seplat Energy (CHIX:SEPLL), the current Days Payable is 93.23 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Seplat Energy (CHIX:SEPLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seplat Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.01 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.34. GuruFocus considers Seplat Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SEPLL:

  • Days Payable: 93.23 (near median its 10-year median of 96.26)
  • GF Value™: £4.34 vs. price of £5.01 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#365 of 854)

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


Seplat Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Seplat House, Lagos, NGA
Seplat Energy PLC is a Nigerian independent upstream oil and gas company that focuses on production and development opportunities in Nigeria. The company has two reportable segments, namely Oil and Gas. Geographically, it derives a key revenue from India, Spain, the Netherlands, and the USA. The company's exploration assets include OMLs 4, 38, and 41, which are located in Edo and Delta States onshore Nigeria; OPL 283 Marginal Field Area; and OML 53, which is located onshore in Imo State in the North-Eastern Niger Delta.
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