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AKER SOLUTIONS ASA (AKSO.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

OSL:AKSO - Euronext Oslo - NO0010716582 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK

30.48  +0.02 (+0.07%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall AKSO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated AKSO against 36 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. AKSO has an average financial health and profitability rating. AKSO is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AKSO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AKSO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years AKSO 4 years were profitable.
AKSO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AKSO.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAKSO.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 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

AKSO's Return On Assets of 9.73% is amongst the best of the industry. AKSO outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
AKSO's Return On Equity of 35.55% is amongst the best of the industry. AKSO outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 29.77%, AKSO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.22% of the companies in the same industry.
AKSO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.50%. This is below the industry average of 11.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (29.77%) for AKSO is above the 3 year average (6.50%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.73%
ROE 35.55%
ROIC 29.77%
ROA(3y)13.04%
ROA(5y)6.85%
ROE(3y)32.44%
ROE(5y)16.2%
ROIC(3y)6.5%
ROIC(5y)4.95%
AKSO.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAKSO.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of AKSO (4.00%) is worse than 63.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKSO has grown nicely.
AKSO has a Operating Margin of 6.12%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKSO underperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
AKSO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AKSO has a Gross Margin (24.12%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AKSO has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.12%
PM (TTM) 4%
GM 24.12%
OM growth 3Y36.36%
OM growth 5Y13.2%
PM growth 3Y79.6%
PM growth 5Y104.35%
GM growth 3Y-9.73%
GM growth 5Y-6.32%
AKSO.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAKSO.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AKSO is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for AKSO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
AKSO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AKSO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
AKSO.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingAKSO.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
AKSO.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAKSO.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

AKSO has an Altman-Z score of 3.36. This indicates that AKSO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.36, AKSO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AKSO is 2.69, which is a good value as it means it would take AKSO, 2.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.69, AKSO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that AKSO is not too dependend on debt financing.
AKSO has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.28) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 2.69
Altman-Z 3.36
ROIC/WACC3.68
WACC8.08%
AKSO.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAKSO.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 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that AKSO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
AKSO has a Current ratio of 0.84. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AKSO underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that AKSO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.83, AKSO is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.84
Quick Ratio 0.83
AKSO.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAKSO.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AKSO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.09%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, AKSO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.16% on average per year.
AKSO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.35%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.09%
EPS 3Y108.01%
EPS 5Y30.16%
EPS Q2Q%28.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.35%
Revenue growth 3Y21.76%
Revenue growth 5Y12.7%
Sales Q2Q%21.21%

3.2 Future

AKSO is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -11.71% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AKSO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -7.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.26%
EPS Next 2Y-11.34%
EPS Next 3Y-11.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.38%
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AKSO.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAKSO.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
AKSO.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAKSO.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 4.91, the valuation of AKSO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AKSO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.04, AKSO is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.53, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of AKSO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AKSO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AKSO is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.64, AKSO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.91
Fwd PE 6.53
AKSO.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAKSO.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 AKSO indicates a rather cheap valuation: AKSO is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AKSO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.25
EV/EBITDA 1.93
AKSO.OL Per share dataAKSO.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
AKSO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as AKSO's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.71% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)18.78
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y-11.34%
EPS Next 3Y-11.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AKSO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.83%, which is a nice return.
AKSO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.30. AKSO pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, AKSO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.83%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

AKSO pays out 338.24% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP338.24%
EPS Next 2Y-11.34%
EPS Next 3Y-11.71%
AKSO.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAKSO.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
AKSO.OL Dividend Payout.AKSO.OL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AKSO.OL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AKER SOLUTIONS ASA

OSL:AKSO (7/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

30.48

+0.02 (+0.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)07-11 2025-07-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-31 2025-10-31
Inst Owners27.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.00B
Analysts52
Price Target35.39 (16.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.83%
Yearly Dividend22.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP338.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.44%
Max EPS beat(2)5.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.44%
Max EPS beat(4)5.25%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)22.86%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)24.09%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)103.57%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.21%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.21%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.57%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)12.1%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.24%
PT rev (1m)0.29%
PT rev (3m)-5.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)11.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.91
Fwd PE 6.53
P/S 0.17
P/FCF 12.25
P/OCF 7.87
P/B 1.55
P/tB 2.4
EV/EBITDA 1.93
EPS(TTM)6.21
EY20.37%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY15.32%
FCF(TTM)2.49
FCFY8.17%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY12.7%
SpS174.76
BVpS19.66
TBVpS12.69
PEG (NY)18.78
PEG (5Y)0.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.73%
ROE 35.55%
ROCE 38.66%
ROIC 29.77%
ROICexc 41.35%
ROICexgc 63.61%
OM 6.12%
PM (TTM) 4%
GM 24.12%
FCFM 1.42%
ROA(3y)13.04%
ROA(5y)6.85%
ROE(3y)32.44%
ROE(5y)16.2%
ROIC(3y)6.5%
ROIC(5y)4.95%
ROICexc(3y)10.11%
ROICexc(5y)7.55%
ROICexgc(3y)15.75%
ROICexgc(5y)12.92%
ROCE(3y)8.44%
ROCE(5y)6.42%
ROICexcg growth 3Y40.34%
ROICexcg growth 5Y35.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y64.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y37.46%
OM growth 3Y36.36%
OM growth 5Y13.2%
PM growth 3Y79.6%
PM growth 5Y104.35%
GM growth 3Y-9.73%
GM growth 5Y-6.32%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 2.69
Debt/EBITDA 0.4
Cap/Depr 50.26%
Cap/Sales 0.79%
Interest Coverage 27.01
Cash Conversion 28.78%
Profit Quality 35.6%
Current Ratio 0.84
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 3.36
F-Score5
WACC8.08%
ROIC/WACC3.68
Cap/Depr(3y)114.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.89%
Profit Quality(3y)142.48%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.09%
EPS 3Y108.01%
EPS 5Y30.16%
EPS Q2Q%28.07%
EPS Next Y0.26%
EPS Next 2Y-11.34%
EPS Next 3Y-11.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.35%
Revenue growth 3Y21.76%
Revenue growth 5Y12.7%
Sales Q2Q%21.21%
Revenue Next Year6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y32.75%
EBIT growth 3Y66.03%
EBIT growth 5Y27.58%
EBIT Next Year38.2%
EBIT Next 3Y0.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-76.9%
FCF growth 3Y-12%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-70.5%
OCF growth 3Y3.55%
OCF growth 5Y57.66%