EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) Net Cash per Share: £-1.13 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:ENQL EnQuest PLC CHIX:ENQL
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Price £0.25
GF Value £0.14
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What is EnQuest Net Cash per Share?

EnQuest CHIX:ENQL -2.14% 47 Net Cash per Share is £-1.13 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ENQL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 126 Oil & Gas companies, EnQuest ranks worse than 793650% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). EnQuest's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £-1.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for EnQuest's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:ENQl's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 5.985
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

EnQuest  (CHIX:ENQl) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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EnQuest Net Cash per Share Related Terms


EnQuest Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EnQuest's Net Cash per Share 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.

EnQuest Net Cash per Share Chart

EnQuest Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.42 -1.41 -1.24 -1.19 -1.12

EnQuest Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Net Cash per Share 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 -1.15 -1.19 -1.21 -1.12 -1.13

CHIX:ENQL vs COP, EOG, OXY: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, EnQuest's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.


EnQuest Price-to-Net-Cash vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, EnQuest's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EnQuest's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


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EnQuest Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

EnQuest's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(198.617-2290.49-0)/1861.081
=-1.12

EnQuest's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(150.385-2292.754-0)/1892.800
=-1.13

* 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 Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of £-1.13 mean?
EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) has a Net Cash per Share of £-1.13 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on EnQuest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #999999 out of 126 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is EnQuest's Net Cash per Share too high?
EnQuest's current Net Cash per Share is £-1.13. Based on the distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #999999 out of 126 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EnQuest has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EnQuest's Net Cash per Share compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #999999 out of 126 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places EnQuest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 5.99. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Oil & Gas companies is 5.99, based on 126 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on EnQuest and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EnQuest's current Net Cash per Share is £-1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EnQuest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.14, compared to a current price of £0.25 — trading 79.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is £-1.13. EnQuest's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL), the current Net Cash per Share is £-1.13 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 EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.25 is trading 79.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.14. GuruFocus considers EnQuest to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ENQL:

  • Net Cash per Share: £-1.13
  • GF Value™: £0.14 vs. price of £0.25 (79.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs

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


EnQuest Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges ENQUF:USAENQ:UK3EQ:Germany
Address 5-11 Regent Street, 2nd Floor, Charles House, London, GBR, SW1Y 4LR
EnQuest PLC is a UK independent producer of oil and gas. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are the exploration for, and extraction and production of, hydrocarbons in the UK Continental Shelf and Malaysia. It focuses on maturing assets and undeveloped oil fields. Its geographical segments include the North Sea and Malaysia. The company generates maximum revenue from the North Sea. The North Sea's activities include Upstream, Midstream, Decommissioning, and Veri Energy.
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