ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:ABL - Euronext Oslo - NO0010715394 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
ABL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. The financial health of ABL is average, but 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
In the past year ABL was profitable.
In the past year ABL had a positive cash flow from operations.
ABL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ABL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.39%, ABL is doing worse than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ABL has a worse Return On Equity (4.47%) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
ABL has a worse Return On Invested Capital (5.98%) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ABL is in line with the industry average of 10.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.39% | ||
| ROE | 4.47% | ||
| ROIC | 5.98% |
ROA(3y)4.02%
ROA(5y)3.23%
ROE(3y)7.36%
ROE(5y)5.85%
ROIC(3y)8.45%
ROIC(5y)6.76%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.43%, ABL is doing worse than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABL has declined.
The Operating Margin of ABL (3.47%) is worse than 82.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABL has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.43% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-10.78%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-11.32%
PM growth 5Y-38.18%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ABL is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ABL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ABL has more shares outstanding
ABL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ABL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.48. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ABL would need 3.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ABL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.48. This is in the better half of the industry: ABL outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
ABL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ABL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06 is amongst the best of the industry. ABL outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
ABL has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that ABL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, ABL is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
ABL has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. 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 better Quick ratio (1.54) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ABL have decreased strongly by -44.61% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ABL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -25.92% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ABL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.24%.
ABL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 41.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.61%
EPS 3Y-7.17%
EPS 5Y-25.92%
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.24%
Revenue growth 3Y27.11%
Revenue growth 5Y41.39%
Sales Q2Q%26.85%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.72% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y89.37%
EPS Next 2Y47.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.06%
Revenue Next 2Y12.68%
Revenue Next 3Y10.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.55, the valuation of ABL can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ABL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ABL is more expensive than 62.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ABL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.72 indicates a reasonable valuation of ABL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABL is on the same level as its industry peers.
ABL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ABL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ABL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ABL is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.42 |
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.
ABL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.64%, ABL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ABL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.49.
ABL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
222.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ABL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP222.72%
EPS Next 2Y47.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.72%
OSL:ABL (4/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.6
-0.04 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.91%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.26B
Analysts80
Price Target12.5 (30.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP222.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-19.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-70.3%
Max EPS beat(2)32.01%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-34.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-70.3%
Max EPS beat(4)32.01%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.48%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.48%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)-5.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 3.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.42 |
EPS(TTM)0.58
EY6.04%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY11.47%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY5.37%
OCF(TTM)0.78
OCFY8.15%
SpS24.52
BVpS7.85
TBVpS2.67
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.39% | ||
| ROE | 4.47% | ||
| ROCE | 9.17% | ||
| ROIC | 5.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.65% | ||
| OM | 3.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.43% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 2.1% |
ROA(3y)4.02%
ROA(5y)3.23%
ROE(3y)7.36%
ROE(5y)5.85%
ROIC(3y)8.45%
ROIC(5y)6.76%
ROICexc(3y)11.83%
ROICexc(5y)9.49%
ROICexgc(3y)30.33%
ROICexgc(5y)22.87%
ROCE(3y)12.96%
ROCE(5y)10.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.31%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.76%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-10.78%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-11.32%
PM growth 5Y-38.18%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 146.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)52.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.74%
Profit Quality(3y)176.15%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.61%
EPS 3Y-7.17%
EPS 5Y-25.92%
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y89.37%
EPS Next 2Y47.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.24%
Revenue growth 3Y27.11%
Revenue growth 5Y41.39%
Sales Q2Q%26.85%
Revenue Next Year20.06%
Revenue Next 2Y12.68%
Revenue Next 3Y10.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.63%
EBIT growth 3Y13.41%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year100%
EBIT Next 3Y40.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.49%
OCF growth 3Y223.06%
OCF growth 5YN/A