ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:ABL - NO0010715394 - Common Stock
8.66 NOK
+0.08 (+0.93%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ABL. ABL was compared to 36 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While ABL seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ABL is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ABL had positive earnings in the past year.
ABL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ABL has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ABL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ABL's Return On Assets of -0.71% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ABL is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -1.49%, ABL is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of ABL (4.88%) is worse than 69.44% of its industry peers.
ABL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.45%. This is below the industry average of 10.82%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.71% | ||
| ROE | -1.49% | ||
| ROIC | 4.88% |
ROA(3y)3.98%
ROA(5y)3.2%
ROE(3y)7.28%
ROE(5y)5.8%
ROIC(3y)8.45%
ROIC(5y)6.76%
1.3 Margins
ABL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.65%, ABL is not doing good in the industry: 80.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABL has declined.
ABL does not have Profit Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-10.78%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-12.96%
PM growth 5Y-38.87%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ABL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ABL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ABL has more shares outstanding
ABL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.72 indicates that ABL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ABL's Altman-Z score of 2.72 is amongst the best of the industry. ABL outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ABL is 4.43, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ABL, 4.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ABL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ABL outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
ABL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ABL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07 is amongst the best of the industry. ABL outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC8.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that ABL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ABL has a Current ratio (1.37) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.37 indicates that ABL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.37, ABL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ABL have decreased strongly by -51.69% in the last year.
The earnings per share for ABL have been decreasing by -27.16% on average. This is quite bad
ABL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.24%.
Measured over the past years, ABL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 41.39% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.69%
EPS 3Y-7.17%
EPS 5Y-27.16%
EPS Q2Q%900%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.24%
Revenue growth 3Y27.11%
Revenue growth 5Y41.39%
Sales Q2Q%1.83%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 36.17% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y35.27%
EPS Next 2Y44.02%
EPS Next 3Y36.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.67%
Revenue Next 2Y13.11%
Revenue Next 3Y10.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.46, which indicates a correct valuation of ABL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ABL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ABL is more expensive than 63.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ABL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say ABL is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.40 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ABL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ABL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say ABL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ABL is on the same level as its industry peers.
ABL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ABL is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ABL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ABL's earnings are expected to grow with 36.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y44.02%
EPS Next 3Y36.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.39%, ABL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.96, ABL pays a better dividend. On top of this ABL pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ABL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.39% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of ABL are negative and hence is the payout ratio. ABL will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-697.5%
EPS Next 2Y44.02%
EPS Next 3Y36.17%
OSL:ABL (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.66
+0.08 (+0.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.6%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.16B
Revenue(TTM)309.62M
Net Income(TTM)-1.56M
Analysts80
Price Target12.5 (44.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-697.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.48%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.65%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.01 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 3.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.73 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY6.47%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY13.52%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY5.37%
OCF(TTM)0.72
OCFY8.32%
SpS26.44
BVpS7.87
TBVpS2.48
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.71% | ||
| ROE | -1.49% | ||
| ROCE | 7.49% | ||
| ROIC | 4.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.92% | ||
| OM | 2.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 1.76% |
ROA(3y)3.98%
ROA(5y)3.2%
ROE(3y)7.28%
ROE(5y)5.8%
ROIC(3y)8.45%
ROIC(5y)6.76%
ROICexc(3y)11.87%
ROICexc(5y)9.51%
ROICexgc(3y)30.66%
ROICexgc(5y)23.07%
ROCE(3y)12.96%
ROCE(5y)10.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.01%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.29%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-10.78%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-12.96%
PM growth 5Y-38.87%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.72 |
F-Score3
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)52.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.74%
Profit Quality(3y)171.14%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.69%
EPS 3Y-7.17%
EPS 5Y-27.16%
EPS Q2Q%900%
EPS Next Y35.27%
EPS Next 2Y44.02%
EPS Next 3Y36.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.24%
Revenue growth 3Y27.11%
Revenue growth 5Y41.39%
Sales Q2Q%1.83%
Revenue Next Year21.67%
Revenue Next 2Y13.11%
Revenue Next 3Y10.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-39.75%
EBIT growth 3Y13.41%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year69.57%
EBIT Next 3Y38.42%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-49.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-30.87%
OCF growth 3Y211.66%
OCF growth 5YN/A
ABL GROUP ASA / ABL.OL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ABL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ABL.OL.
Can you provide the valuation status for ABL GROUP ASA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ABL stock?
ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ABL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL) is 15.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.1.
How sustainable is the dividend of ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL) stock?
The dividend rating of ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -697.5%.