Serica Energy (LSE:SQZ) EV-to-FCF: -185.27 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


LSE:SQZ Serica Energy PLC LSE:SQZ
71 GF Score
Price £2.18
GF Value £1.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Serica Energy EV-to-FCF?

Serica Energy LSE:SQZ +2.45% 71 EV-to-FCF is -185.27 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SQZ with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 577 Oil & Gas companies, Serica Energy ranks worse than 173310.05% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Serica Energy's Enterprise Value is £1,007.7 Mil. Serica Energy's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-5.4 Mil. Therefore, Serica Energy's EV-to-FCF for today is -185.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Serica Energy's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SQZ' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -254.55   Med: 7.53   Max: 54.79
Current: -185.88

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Serica Energy was 54.79. The lowest was -254.55. And the median was 7.53.

LSE:SQZ's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 577 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 15.35 vs LSE:SQZ: -185.88

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-03), Serica Energy's stock price is £2.176. Serica Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.096. Therefore, Serica Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Serica Energy  (LSE:SQZ) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Serica Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.176/-0.096
=At Loss

Serica Energy's share price for today is £2.176.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Serica Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.096.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Serica Energy EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Serica Energy EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Serica Energy's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

Serica Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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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
EV-to-FCF 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 46.43 0.00 34.67 0.00 -164.61

LSE:SQZ vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Serica Energy's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Serica Energy's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Serica Energy's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Serica Energy EV-to-FCF Calculation

Serica Energy's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1007.692/-5.439
=-185.27

Serica Energy's current Enterprise Value is £1,007.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Serica Energy's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-5.4 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -185.27 mean?
Serica Energy (LSE:SQZ) has a EV-to-FCF of -185.27 as of Jul. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Serica Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #999999 out of 577 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Serica Energy's EV-to-FCF too high?
Serica Energy's current EV-to-FCF is -185.27. Based on the distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #999999 out of 577 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Serica Energy has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serica Energy's EV-to-FCF compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #999999 out of 577 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Serica Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.35. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 15.35, based on 577 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Serica Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Serica Energy's current EV-to-FCF is -185.27. 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 (LSE:SQZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.62, compared to a current price of £2.18 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -185.27. Serica Energy's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Serica Energy (LSE:SQZ), the current EV-to-FCF is -185.27 as of Jul. 03, 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 (LSE:SQZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serica Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £2.18 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.62. GuruFocus considers Serica Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SQZ:

  • EV-to-FCF: -185.27
  • GF Value™: £1.62 vs. price of £2.18 (34.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SQZ 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:UKA3P:Germany
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.
71GF Score

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