SEPLF (Seplat Energy) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SEPLF Seplat Energy PLC SEPLF
62 GF Score
Price $7.53
GF Value $6.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Seplat Energy Profitability Rank?

Seplat Energy SEPLF 62 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates SEPLF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Seplat Energy has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Seplat Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.79%. As of today, Seplat Energy's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Seplat Energy Profitability Rank Related Terms


SEPLF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Seplat Energy's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Seplat Energy Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Seplat Energy has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Seplat Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=233.682 / 840.745
=27.79 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Seplat Energy has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Seplat Energy PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Seplat Energy (SEPLF) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Seplat Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Seplat Energy's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Seplat Energy's Profitability Rank too high?
Seplat Energy's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Seplat Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seplat Energy's Profitability Rank compare to COP and EOG?
Seplat Energy's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Seplat Energy's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Seplat Energy and its competitors. Seplat Energy's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.95, compared to a current price of $7.53 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Seplat Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Seplat Energy (SEPLF), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 $7.53 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.95. GuruFocus considers Seplat Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SEPLF:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $6.95 vs. price of $7.53 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 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.
62GF Score

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