Enquest PLC (GB:ENQ)
LSE:ENQ
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ENQ Stock Chart & Stats
17.72 p
0.14 p(1.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
17.72 p
0.14 p(1.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range9.72 p - 27.39 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume473.19K
Average Volume (3M)3.65M
Market Cap
£434.56M
Enterprise Value1.43B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£328.46M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.08B
Price to Earnings (P/E)237.8
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Sep 08, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.36%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding1,865,029,500
10 Day Avg. Volume3,695,162
30 Day Avg. Volume3,648,658
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.81
Price to Book (P/B)0.50
Price to Sales (P/S)0.24
P/FCF Ratio2.71
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£27.00Price Target Upside52.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow indicate the business generates recurring internal liquidity to fund operating costs, service debt and support discretionary capital allocation. This durable cash generation underpins financial flexibility even if revenues soften.
UK North Sea Operatorship & Asset BaseOperating assets and operatorship in the mature UK North Sea provide structural advantages: control over field operations, access to shared infrastructure, and the ability to capture tariff or operatorship recoveries. These traits support stable production and long-term cash conversion.
Historic EBITDA & 2024 Profitability ReboundA history of solid EBITDA and a recent rebound in 2024 demonstrates the company can produce strong operating profitability when conditions allow. Sustainable underlying margins improve ability to cover fixed costs, fund decommissioning accruals and maintain operations through cycles.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline TrendA multi-year decline in revenue reduces operating leverage and erodes the base from which margins and cash flow are derived. Continued top-line contraction limits reinvestment capacity, increases reliance on cost control, and magnifies sensitivity to commodity and uptime volatility.
Elevated LeverageMeaningful debt levels relative to equity create balance-sheet risk if operating profits weaken. Elevated leverage constrains strategic flexibility, increases interest burden and heightens default or covenant risk during commodity downturns or operational disruptions.
Profitability VolatilitySharp swings in net income and EPS reveal earnings instability and high sensitivity to prices, volumes and costs. This volatility undermines reliable free cash flow forecasting, complicates long-term planning for capex, dividends and decommissioning obligations.
Enquest News
ENQ FAQ
What was Enquest PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Enquest PLC lowest share price was 9.72 p and its highest was 27.39 p in the past 12 months.
What is Enquest PLC’s market cap?
Enquest PLC’s market cap is £434.56M.
When is Enquest PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Enquest PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 08, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were Enquest PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Enquest PLC released its earnings results on Mar 25, 2026. The company reported 0.07 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -0.022 p by 0.092 p.
Is Enquest PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Enquest PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Enquest PLC pay dividends?
Enquest PLC pays a Monthly dividend of 0.801 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.36%. See more information on Enquest PLC dividends here
What is Enquest PLC’s EPS estimate?
Enquest PLC’s EPS estimate is >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Enquest PLC have?
Enquest PLC has 1,865,029,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Enquest PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Enquest PLC reported an EPS of 0.07 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -0.022 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.743%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Enquest PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ENQ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Enquest Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£27.00 (52.37% Upside)
£27.00 (52.37% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:ENQ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Enquest PLC
EnQuest PLC is an independent energy company specializing in the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. Its operations are geographically diverse, covering the United Kingdom, the North Sea, and Malaysia. The company holds key interests in a portfolio of oil and gas fields, including Magnus, Kraken, Scolty/Crathes, the Greater Kittiwake Area, Alba, the Dons area, and Alma/Galia. In Malaysia, it participates in the PM8/Seligi and PM409 production sharing contracts. EnQuest operates five dedicated production hubs. As of December 31, 2021, the company reported proved and probable reserves amounting to 194 million barrels of oil equivalent. Beyond its core upstream activities, EnQuest is also involved in the construction, ownership, and management of oil pipelines, the marketing and trading of crude oil, and various leasing activities. Founded in 2010, EnQuest PLC maintains its head office in London, United Kingdom.
ENQ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
27.00 p
▲(52.37% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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