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Serica EnergyFRA:A3P +3.27%72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 as of Jun. 2026, which is 231% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:A3P with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Oil & Gas companies, Serica Energy ranks better than 55.79% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Serica Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:A3P'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 0.59 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Serica Energy was 1.70. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.59.
FRA:A3P's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.79% of 717
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.95
vs FRA:A3P: 1.70
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Serica Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Serica Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Serica Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
FRA:A3P vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Serica Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Serica Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Serica Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Serica Energy. This is 231% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Serica Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.51 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #317 out of 717 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Serica Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Serica Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 is 231% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.70. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95. Serica Energy's value of 1.95 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #317 out of 717 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Serica Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serica Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #317 out of 717 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Serica Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95. Serica Energy's value of 1.95 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Serica Energy's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.51 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Serica Energy has consistently been at 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 1.95, based on 717 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Serica Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 is 0% at 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Serica Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Serica Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95, which is 231% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.02, compared to a current price of €2.84 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95, which is 231% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 0% at the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.95. Serica Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Serica Energy (FRA:A3P), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 as of Jun. 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 Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serica Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.84 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.02.
GuruFocus considers Serica Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:A3P:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.95 (231% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: €3.02 vs. price of €2.84 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Oil & Gas median (#317 of 717)
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 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.
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