AKER ASA-A SHARES (AKER.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:AKER - NO0010234552 - Common Stock
711.5 NOK
+5.5 (+0.78%)
Overall AKER gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated AKER against 15 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. AKER has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AKER has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AKER was profitable.
AKER had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years AKER has been profitable.
AKER had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AKER (3.89%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
AKER has a Return On Equity of 7.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKER outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.73%, AKER is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 7.98% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% |
ROA(3y)8.29%
ROA(5y)6.56%
ROE(3y)17.77%
ROE(5y)15.32%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
AKER has a Profit Margin of 26.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKER outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKER has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.01%, AKER is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.08%, AKER belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
AKER's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.42% | ||
| GM | 72.08% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.47%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.91%
GM growth 5Y-1.56%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AKER is destroying value.
AKER has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AKER has more shares outstanding
AKER has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that AKER is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.48, AKER is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
AKER has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.03. This is a neutral value as AKER would need 4.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.03, AKER belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that AKER is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AKER (0.72) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
AKER has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that AKER is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AKER has a Current ratio of 1.58. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKER outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.58 indicates that AKER should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AKER has a Quick ratio of 1.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKER outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AKER shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -50.93%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.11% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
AKER shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 42.75%.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.93%
EPS 3Y19.11%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-102.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.75%
Revenue growth 3Y13.08%
Revenue growth 5Y18.07%
Sales Q2Q%12.75%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AKER will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.88% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AKER will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -49.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.93%
EPS Next 2Y-5.57%
EPS Next 3Y-2.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-88.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-64.24%
Revenue Next 3Y-49.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.64, the valuation of AKER can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AKER is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AKER to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.07), we can say AKER is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.72, the valuation of AKER can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AKER indicates a rather cheap valuation: AKER is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AKER to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.59), we can say AKER is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AKER's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AKER is more expensive than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AKER indicates a rather cheap valuation: AKER is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AKER's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.88% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.57%
EPS Next 3Y-2.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.81%, AKER is a good candidate for dividend investing.
AKER's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 14.02. AKER pays more dividend than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, AKER pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.81% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AKER is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.41%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
257.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AKER. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of AKER has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP257.59%
EPS Next 2Y-5.57%
EPS Next 3Y-2.88%
OSL:AKER (9/10/2025, 4:19:59 PM)
711.5
+5.5 (+0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap52.88B
Analysts76
Price Target703.8 (-1.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.81% |
Yearly Dividend64.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.41%
DP257.59%
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)1.47%
PT rev (3m)-9.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-28.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.72 | ||
| P/S | 3.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 41 |
EPS(TTM)48.59
EY6.83%
EPS(NY)124.3
Fwd EY17.47%
FCF(TTM)118.04
FCFY16.59%
OCF(TTM)155.26
OCFY21.82%
SpS183.85
BVpS609.02
TBVpS555.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 7.98% | ||
| ROCE | 0.81% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.82% | ||
| OM | 5.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.42% | ||
| GM | 72.08% | ||
| FCFM | 64.21% |
ROA(3y)8.29%
ROA(5y)6.56%
ROE(3y)17.77%
ROE(5y)15.32%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.47%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.91%
GM growth 5Y-1.56%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 206.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 20.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 570.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 243.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
F-Score5
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC0.09
Cap/Depr(3y)232.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)309.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)27.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)36.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.93%
EPS 3Y19.11%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-102.79%
EPS Next Y-11.93%
EPS Next 2Y-5.57%
EPS Next 3Y-2.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.75%
Revenue growth 3Y13.08%
Revenue growth 5Y18.07%
Sales Q2Q%12.75%
Revenue Next Year-88.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-64.24%
Revenue Next 3Y-49.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y166.73%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year550%
EBIT Next 3Y86.41%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y361.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1257.53%
OCF growth 3Y75.71%
OCF growth 5Y24.34%