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ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA (AFK.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

OSL:AFK - Euronext Oslo - NO0003572802 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK

134  +1 (+0.75%)

Fundamental Rating

6

AFK gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 15 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. AFK has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. AFK is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. These ratings could make AFK a good candidate for value investing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AFK had positive earnings in the past year.
AFK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AFK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years AFK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
AFK.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAFK.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

AFK has a Return On Assets of 26.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFK outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AFK (44.18%) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
AFK has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AFK outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AFK is in line with the industry average of 6.33%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 26.23%
ROE 44.18%
ROIC 5.33%
ROA(3y)8.57%
ROA(5y)5.63%
ROE(3y)14.92%
ROE(5y)9.94%
ROIC(3y)5.74%
ROIC(5y)5.55%
AFK.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAFK.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

AFK has a better Profit Margin (42.48%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AFK has grown nicely.
AFK has a Operating Margin (9.27%) which is in line with its industry peers.
AFK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 57.98%, AFK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
AFK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.27%
PM (TTM) 42.48%
GM 57.98%
OM growth 3Y-4.19%
OM growth 5Y9.48%
PM growth 3Y173.12%
PM growth 5Y119.93%
GM growth 3Y-3.02%
GM growth 5Y2.37%
AFK.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAFK.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AFK is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AFK has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
AFK has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
AFK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
AFK.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingAFK.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
AFK.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAFK.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.13 indicates that AFK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AFK (3.13) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
AFK has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.00. This is a neutral value as AFK would need 5.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AFK's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.00 is amongst the best of the industry. AFK outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
AFK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
AFK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AFK outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 5
Altman-Z 3.13
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.16%
AFK.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAFK.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that AFK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.07, AFK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that AFK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AFK has a better Quick ratio (1.61) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.61
AFK.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAFK.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 7352.70% over the past year.
AFK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 118.94% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AFK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.69% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.59% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7352.7%
EPS 3Y175.92%
EPS 5Y118.94%
EPS Q2Q%-75.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.69%
Revenue growth 3Y0.97%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.59%
Sales Q2Q%-32.33%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y1594.19%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1036.26%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
AFK.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAFK.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
AFK.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAFK.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

AFK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.29.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AFK indicates a rather cheap valuation: AFK is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AFK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.86), we can say AFK is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.32, the valuation of AFK can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AFK is valued cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.94. AFK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.29
Fwd PE 7.32
AFK.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAFK.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AFK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AFK is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AFK is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.93
EV/EBITDA 4.83
AFK.OL Per share dataAFK.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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.
AFK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)0.03
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AFK does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA

OSL:AFK (8/21/2025, 4:10:06 PM)

134

+1 (+0.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)05-16 2025-05-16/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-29 2025-08-29
Inst Owners1.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.50B
Analysts80
Price Target185.64 (38.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend4.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.52%
DP12.4%
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
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)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.29
Fwd PE 7.32
P/S 1.42
P/FCF 20.93
P/OCF 8.39
P/B 1.48
P/tB 1.84
EV/EBITDA 4.83
EPS(TTM)40.77
EY30.43%
EPS(NY)18.31
Fwd EY13.66%
FCF(TTM)6.4
FCFY4.78%
OCF(TTM)15.97
OCFY11.92%
SpS94.36
BVpS90.73
TBVpS72.98
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)0.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 26.23%
ROE 44.18%
ROCE 7.11%
ROIC 5.33%
ROICexc 7.03%
ROICexgc 8.63%
OM 9.27%
PM (TTM) 42.48%
GM 57.98%
FCFM 6.78%
ROA(3y)8.57%
ROA(5y)5.63%
ROE(3y)14.92%
ROE(5y)9.94%
ROIC(3y)5.74%
ROIC(5y)5.55%
ROICexc(3y)9.12%
ROICexc(5y)15.33%
ROICexgc(3y)20.69%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.63%
ROCE(5y)7.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-38.51%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-27.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.4%
OM growth 3Y-4.19%
OM growth 5Y9.48%
PM growth 3Y173.12%
PM growth 5Y119.93%
GM growth 3Y-3.02%
GM growth 5Y2.37%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 5
Debt/EBITDA 1.09
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 2.23
Cash Conversion 59.15%
Profit Quality 15.97%
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.61
Altman-Z 3.13
F-Score6
WACC8.16%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)124.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7352.7%
EPS 3Y175.92%
EPS 5Y118.94%
EPS Q2Q%-75.9%
EPS Next Y1594.19%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.69%
Revenue growth 3Y0.97%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.59%
Sales Q2Q%-32.33%
Revenue Next Year1036.26%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y43.69%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.26%
EBIT growth 5Y8.83%
EBIT Next Year-5.82%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y125.46%
FCF growth 3Y-23.89%
FCF growth 5Y-1.99%
OCF growth 1Y286.62%
OCF growth 3Y-4.64%
OCF growth 5Y9.46%