ABL GROUP ASA (ABL.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:ABL - Euronext Oslo - NO0010715394 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Overall ABL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ABL 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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!
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.
In the past 5 years ABL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.35%, ABL is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of 4.40%, ABL is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.98%, ABL is doing worse than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ABL is below the industry average of 10.50%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.35% | ||
| ROE | 4.4% | ||
| ROIC | 5.98% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.41%, 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.
With a Operating Margin value of 3.47%, ABL is not doing good in the industry: 82.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ABL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.41% | ||
| 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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ABL is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ABL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ABL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ABL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.24 indicates that ABL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.24, ABL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
ABL has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.12. This is a neutral value as ABL would need 4.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.12, ABL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that ABL is not too dependend on debt financing.
ABL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) than 82.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that ABL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ABL has a Current ratio of 1.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ABL outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of ABL (1.54) is better than 68.57% 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 -47.50% in the last year.
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 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)-47.5%
EPS 3Y-7.17%
EPS 5Y-27.16%
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 11.26% 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 Year21.51%
Revenue Next 2Y14.16%
Revenue Next 3Y11.26%
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
ABL is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.77.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ABL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ABL is more expensive than 65.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. ABL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.85, the valuation of ABL can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ABL is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.15), we can say ABL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ABL.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ABL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.83 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ABL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ABL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.52%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.53, ABL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
ABL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.52% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
ABL pays out 226.24% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP226.24%
EPS Next 2Y47.12%
EPS Next 3Y21.72%
OSL:ABL (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.56
-0.64 (-6.27%)
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 Cap1.25B
Analysts80
Price Target12.5 (30.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.52% |
Yearly Dividend0.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP226.24%
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)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 3.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.57
EY5.96%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY11.3%
FCF(TTM)0.43
FCFY4.47%
OCF(TTM)0.69
OCFY7.21%
SpS24.05
BVpS7.7
TBVpS2.62
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.35% | ||
| ROE | 4.4% | ||
| ROCE | 9.17% | ||
| ROIC | 5.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.65% | ||
| OM | 3.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.41% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 1.78% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y15.01%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 126.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.24 |
F-Score5
WACC7.87%
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)171.14%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.5%
EPS 3Y-7.17%
EPS 5Y-27.16%
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 Year21.51%
Revenue Next 2Y14.16%
Revenue Next 3Y11.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.63%
EBIT growth 3Y13.41%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year78.26%
EBIT Next 3Y37.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-39.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-23.22%
OCF growth 3Y211.66%
OCF growth 5YN/A