Serica Energy PLC (SQZ) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Serica Energy PLC (SQZ) has net assets worth GBX669.82 Million GBX (≈ $81.50K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX2.17 Billion ≈ $263.83K USD) and total liabilities (GBX1.50 Billion ≈ $182.33K USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check SQZ tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX669.82 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 30.89% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.67% |
| 5-Year Change | 145.78% |
| 10-Year Change | 872.63% |
| Growth Volatility | 120.31 |
Serica Energy PLC - Net Assets Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how Serica Energy PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Serica Energy PLC (SQZ) defensive interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Serica Energy PLC (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Serica Energy PLC from 1996 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Serica Energy PLC worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX669.82 Million ≈ $81.50K |
-15.90% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX796.46 Million ≈ $96.91K |
-19.82% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX993.29 Million ≈ $120.85K |
+143.02% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX408.72 Million ≈ $49.73K |
+49.98% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX272.53 Million ≈ $33.16K |
+36.37% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX199.85 Million ≈ $24.32K |
+29.57% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX154.24 Million ≈ $18.77K |
+10.50% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX139.58 Million ≈ $16.98K |
+84.58% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX75.62 Million ≈ $9.20K |
+9.81% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX68.87 Million ≈ $8.38K |
+36.86% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX50.32 Million ≈ $6.12K |
+18.28% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX42.54 Million ≈ $5.18K |
-30.97% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX61.63 Million ≈ $7.50K |
+13.03% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX54.53 Million ≈ $6.63K |
-23.46% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX71.24 Million ≈ $8.67K |
-14.20% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX83.03 Million ≈ $10.10K |
-22.48% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX107.10 Million ≈ $13.03K |
-6.95% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX115.10 Million ≈ $14.00K |
+97.66% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX58.23 Million ≈ $7.09K |
-9.55% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX64.38 Million ≈ $7.83K |
-11.03% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX72.36 Million ≈ $8.80K |
+614.70% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX10.12 Million ≈ $1.23K |
+162.27% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX3.86 Million ≈ $469.66 |
-52.94% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX8.20 Million ≈ $997.95 |
-13.55% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX9.49 Million ≈ $1.15K |
-1.85% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX9.67 Million ≈ $1.18K |
+17.83% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX8.20 Million ≈ $998.18 |
+30.92% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX6.27 Million ≈ $762.41 |
-63.71% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX17.27 Million ≈ $2.10K |
+5.80% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX16.32 Million ≈ $1.99K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Serica Energy PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 38884081755.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX387.82 Million | 57.90% |
| Common Stock | GBX39.37 Million | 5.88% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX42.88 Million | 6.40% |
| Other Components | GBX199.75 Million | 29.82% |
| Total Equity | GBX669.82 Million | 100.00% |
Serica Energy PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Serica Energy PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
CAS Corporation
KQ:016920
|
$12.30 Million |
|
Gratifii Ltd
AU:GTI
|
$12.30 Million |
|
Regenbogen AG
F:RGB
|
$12.30 Million |
|
Kainos Group PLC
LSE:KNOS
|
$12.30 Million |
|
Bengal Energy Ltd
TO:BNG
|
$12.29 Million |
|
Next Biometrics Group ASA
OL:NEXT
|
$12.28 Million |
|
Korea Plasma Technology U Co.Ltd
KQ:054410
|
$12.28 Million |
|
Xenora Minerals Ltd
AU:XRA
|
$12.28 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Serica Energy PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 796,458,000 to 669,817,924, a change of -126,640,076 (-15.9%).
- Net loss of 52,909,240 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 86,633,241 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 10,025,004 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 178,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 42,875,613.
- Other factors decreased equity by 20,126,204.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-52.91 Million | -7.9% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX86.63 Million | -12.93% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX10.03 Million | -1.5% |
| Share Issuances | GBX178.00K | +0.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX42.88 Million | +6.4% |
| Other Changes | GBX-20.13 Million | -3.0% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -15.90% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Serica Energy PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 151.35x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 543.28x to 151.35x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-31 | GBX0.48 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX0.36 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX0.10 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX0.09 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX0.09 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX0.07 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX0.06 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX0.03 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX0.21 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX0.92 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX0.44 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX0.38 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX0.65 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX0.60 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX0.47 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX0.40 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX0.31 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX0.32 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX0.17 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX0.20 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX0.26 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX0.28 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX0.51 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.56 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.77 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.96 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX1.43 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX1.75 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX1.93 | GBX258.60 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | GBX1.71 | GBX258.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Serica Energy PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -7.90%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -8.62%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.28x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.24x
- Recent ROE (-7.90%) is below the historical average (-6.03%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -6.27% | -400.00% | 0.02x | 1.03x | GBX-2.65 Million |
| 1997 | -8.33% | -40.96% | 0.18x | 1.14x | GBX-3.17 Million |
| 1998 | -161.49% | -238.53% | 0.53x | 1.29x | GBX-10.75 Million |
| 1999 | 9.37% | 12.50% | 0.69x | 1.09x | GBX-51.28K |
| 2000 | 4.74% | 7.45% | 0.60x | 1.06x | GBX-508.78K |
| 2001 | 1.41% | 2.27% | 0.60x | 1.04x | GBX-815.44K |
| 2002 | -5.55% | -11.47% | 0.47x | 1.03x | GBX-1.28 Million |
| 2003 | -30.96% | -1749.18% | 0.01x | 1.33x | GBX-1.58 Million |
| 2004 | -41.76% | -4962.85% | 0.01x | 1.30x | GBX-5.24 Million |
| 2005 | -8.00% | -8487.12% | 0.00x | 1.13x | GBX-13.03 Million |
| 2006 | -12.13% | -23566.14% | 0.00x | 1.25x | GBX-14.25 Million |
| 2007 | -11.70% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.32x | GBX-12.63 Million |
| 2008 | -0.46% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.28x | GBX-12.04 Million |
| 2009 | 3.46% | 75.62% | 0.03x | 1.47x | GBX-7.01 Million |
| 2010 | -34.49% | -141.26% | 0.20x | 1.23x | GBX-36.94 Million |
| 2011 | -17.93% | -75.54% | 0.21x | 1.11x | GBX-19.90 Million |
| 2012 | -28.60% | -163.58% | 0.15x | 1.15x | GBX-21.05 Million |
| 2013 | -5.20% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.04x | GBX-9.37 Million |
| 2014 | -51.50% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.06x | GBX-26.16 Million |
| 2015 | 8.44% | 27.02% | 0.20x | 1.54x | GBX-784.75K |
| 2016 | 11.66% | 50.57% | 0.17x | 1.36x | GBX1.15 Million |
| 2017 | 17.56% | 53.50% | 0.29x | 1.14x | GBX5.72 Million |
| 2018 | 40.14% | 163.33% | 0.06x | 4.35x | GBX42.08 Million |
| 2019 | 41.51% | 25.55% | 0.67x | 2.42x | GBX48.60 Million |
| 2020 | 3.89% | 6.19% | 0.28x | 2.24x | GBX-12.21 Million |
| 2021 | 29.10% | 15.42% | 0.75x | 2.52x | GBX52.04 Million |
| 2022 | 52.64% | 21.55% | 1.16x | 2.11x | GBX174.30 Million |
| 2023 | 15.72% | 16.28% | 0.40x | 2.41x | GBX37.46 Million |
| 2024 | 11.61% | 12.71% | 0.50x | 1.84x | GBX12.78 Million |
| 2025 | -7.90% | -8.62% | 0.28x | 3.24x | GBX-119.89 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Serica Energy PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas E&P
- Average net assets among peers: $83,075,141
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -27.60%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serica Energy PLC (SQZ) | GBX669.82 Million | -6.27% | 2.24x | $12.29 Million |
| Afentra PLC (AET) | $69.30 Million | -12.99% | 0.50x | $1.95 Million |
| Aminex PLC (AEX) | $42.99 Million | -22.48% | 0.16x | $1.39 Million |
| Angus Energy PLC (ANGS) | $-114.61K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $129.12K |
| Ascent Resources plc (AST) | $26.55 Million | -22.72% | 0.39x | $49.33K |
| Block Energy PLC (BLOE) | $-60.00K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $126.68K |
| Borders & Southern Petroleum plc (BOR) | $306.13 Million | -1.27% | 0.00x | $1.26 Million |
| Cadogan Petroleum plc (CAD) | $194.28 Million | -47.92% | 0.07x | $123.75K |
| Challenger Energy Group PLC (CEG) | $2.44 Million | -70.78% | 0.16x | $331.01K |
| Chariot Oil & Gas Limited (CHAR) | $188.41 Million | -5.55% | 0.03x | $540.52K |
| Clontarf Energy Plc (CLON) | $829.22K | -92.31% | 1.70x | $18.94K |
About Serica Energy PLC
Serica Energy plc, together with its subsidiaries, identifies, acquires, and exploits oil and gas reserves oil in the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Aberdeen, the United Kingdom.