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ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA (AFK.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

131  -1.5 (-1.13%)

Fundamental Rating

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AFK gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. AFK scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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

In the past year AFK was profitable.
In the past year AFK had a positive cash flow from operations.
AFK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
AFK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 26.23%, AFK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AFK has a better Return On Equity (44.18%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.33%, AFK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AFK is in line with the industry average of 6.48%.
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 Profit Margin of 42.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFK outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AFK has grown nicely.
AFK's Operating Margin of 9.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AFK outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFK has grown nicely.
AFK has a better Gross Margin (57.98%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AFK has grown nicely.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for AFK remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AFK remains at a similar level compared to 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

AFK has an Altman-Z score of 3.13. This indicates that AFK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.13, AFK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.00, AFK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
AFK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
AFK has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 5
Altman-Z 3.13
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.48%
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.
AFK's Current ratio of 2.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AFK outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
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 76.92% 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

AFK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 7352.70%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 118.94% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -2.69% in the past year.
AFK shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.59% yearly.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.21, the valuation of AFK can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AFK is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AFK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.50.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.15, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of AFK.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AFK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AFK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.21
Fwd PE 7.15
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

76.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AFK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
AFK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.47
EV/EBITDA 4.81
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

AFK's 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 (7/18/2025, 4:18:28 PM)

131

-1.5 (-1.13%)

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 Cap7.34B
Analysts80
Price Target185.64 (41.71%)
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)466.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1129.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.21
Fwd PE 7.15
P/S 1.39
P/FCF 20.47
P/OCF 8.2
P/B 1.44
P/tB 1.79
EV/EBITDA 4.81
EPS(TTM)40.77
EY31.12%
EPS(NY)18.31
Fwd EY13.98%
FCF(TTM)6.4
FCFY4.89%
OCF(TTM)15.97
OCFY12.19%
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
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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%