ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:ABL - NO0010715394 - Common Stock
8.62 NOK
-0.02 (-0.23%)
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 not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ABL was profitable.
In the past year ABL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ABL has been profitable.
ABL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.71%, ABL is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ABL has a worse Return On Equity (-1.49%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.88%, ABL is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ABL is below the industry average of 10.49%.
| 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
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABL has declined.
ABL has a Operating Margin of 2.65%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ABL underperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABL has declined.
The Profit Margin and Gross Margin are not available for ABL so they could not be analyzed.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ABL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ABL has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ABL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ABL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ABL has an Altman-Z score of 2.73. This is not the best score and indicates that ABL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ABL has a Altman-Z score of 2.73. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABL outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
ABL has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.43. This is a neutral value as ABL would need 4.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ABL's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ABL outperforms 58.33% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABL outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.37, ABL is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ABL has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that ABL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ABL has a Quick ratio (1.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ABL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -121.16%.
ABL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -27.16% yearly.
ABL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 27.01%.
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)-121.16%
EPS 3Y-7.17%
EPS 5Y-27.16%
EPS Q2Q%-300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.01%
Revenue growth 3Y27.11%
Revenue growth 5Y41.39%
Sales Q2Q%40.2%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 34.53% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
ABL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.25%
EPS Next 2Y47.12%
EPS Next 3Y34.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year23.59%
Revenue Next 2Y14.94%
Revenue Next 3Y11.65%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.39, ABL is valued correctly.
ABL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ABL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
ABL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.11.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ABL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ABL.
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 | 18.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ABL's earnings are expected to grow with 34.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.12%
EPS Next 3Y34.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.13%, ABL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.20, ABL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, ABL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.13% |
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 2Y47.12%
EPS Next 3Y34.53%
OSL:ABL (10/29/2025, 1:16:24 PM)
8.62
-0.02 (-0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.75%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.15B
Revenue(TTM)350.04M
Net Income(TTM)-1557000
Analysts80
Price Target11.73 (36.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.13% |
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)-6.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 3.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.76 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY6.5%
EPS(NY)1.21
Fwd EY14.06%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY5.35%
OCF(TTM)0.72
OCFY8.3%
SpS26.24
BVpS7.81
TBVpS2.46
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.92
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 | 2.73 |
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)-121.16%
EPS 3Y-7.17%
EPS 5Y-27.16%
EPS Q2Q%-300%
EPS Next Y26.25%
EPS Next 2Y47.12%
EPS Next 3Y34.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.01%
Revenue growth 3Y27.11%
Revenue growth 5Y41.39%
Sales Q2Q%40.2%
Revenue Next Year23.59%
Revenue Next 2Y14.94%
Revenue Next 3Y11.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-39.75%
EBIT growth 3Y13.41%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year78.26%
EBIT Next 3Y37.66%
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.
What is the valuation status for ABL stock?
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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL) is 15.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.1.
Can you provide the financial health for ABL stock?
The financial health rating of ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL) is 4 / 10.