SEPLF (Seplat Energy) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SEPLF Seplat Energy PLC SEPLF
64 GF Score
Price $8.19
GF Value $7.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Seplat Energy Financial Strength?

Seplat Energy SEPLF 64 Financial Strength is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates SEPLF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Seplat Energy has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Seplat Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.01. Seplat Energy's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31. As of today, Seplat Energy's Altman Z-Score is 2.10.


Seplat Energy  (OTCPK:SEPLF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Seplat Energy has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Seplat Energy Financial Strength Related Terms


SEPLF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Seplat Energy's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Seplat Energy's Financial Strength falls into.


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Seplat Energy Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Seplat Energy's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-47 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $234 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $968 Mil.

Seplat Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*233.682/-46.615
=5.01

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Seplat Energy's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(90.601 + 968.437) / 3362.98
=0.31

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Seplat Energy has a Z-score of 2.10, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Seplat Energy is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.1 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Seplat Energy (SEPLF) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Seplat Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Seplat Energy's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Seplat Energy's Financial Strength too high?
Seplat Energy's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Seplat Energy has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seplat Energy's Financial Strength compare to COP and EOG?
Seplat Energy's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Seplat Energy's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Seplat Energy and its competitors. Seplat Energy's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (SEPLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.39, compared to a current price of $8.19 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Seplat Energy's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Seplat Energy (SEPLF), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 (SEPLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seplat Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.19 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.39. GuruFocus considers Seplat Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SEPLF:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.39 vs. price of $8.19 (10.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SEPLF 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.
64GF Score

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