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Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Serica Energy's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €25.7 Mil. Serica Energy's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €194.5 Mil. Therefore, Serica Energy's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.19%.
Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Serica Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Serica Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Serica Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
FRA:A3P vs COP, EOG, FANG: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Serica Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Serica Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Serica Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 13.19% mean?
Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 13.19% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Serica Energy and its competitors.
Is Serica Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Serica Energy's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 13.19%. Overall, Serica Energy has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serica Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to COP and EOG?
Serica Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 13.19% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Serica Energy and its competitors. Serica Energy's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 13.19%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.00, compared to a current price of €2.61 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 13.19%. Serica Energy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Serica Energy (FRA:A3P), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 13.19% 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 €2.61 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.00.
GuruFocus considers Serica Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:A3P:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 13.19%
GF Value™: €2.00 vs. price of €2.61 (30.3% above fair value)
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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