AKER SOLUTIONS ASA (AKSO.OL)

NO0010716582 - Common Stock

39.32  +2.36 (+6.39%)

Fundamental Rating

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AKSO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 41 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. AKSO is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on AKSO. AKSO also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, AKSO could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AKSO had positive earnings in the past year.
AKSO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years AKSO 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AKSO had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

AKSO has a Return On Assets of 33.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKSO outperforms 97.50% of its industry peers.
AKSO has a Return On Equity of 72.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKSO outperforms 97.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AKSO (11.97%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
AKSO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.02%. This is significantly below the industry average of 14.17%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.97%) for AKSO is above the 3 year average (2.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 33.43%
ROE 72.28%
ROIC 11.97%
ROA(3y)10.88%
ROA(5y)5.41%
ROE(3y)25.66%
ROE(5y)11.6%
ROIC(3y)2.02%
ROIC(5y)2.4%

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 15.72%, AKSO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AKSO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.08%, AKSO is doing worse than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
AKSO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AKSO's Gross Margin of 17.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKSO outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
AKSO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.08%
PM (TTM) 15.72%
GM 17.66%
OM growth 3Y15.9%
OM growth 5Y-20.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y73.77%
GM growth 3Y-8.32%
GM growth 5Y-5.97%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AKSO is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AKSO has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AKSO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AKSO has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.57 indicates that AKSO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AKSO's Altman-Z score of 3.57 is amongst the best of the industry. AKSO outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AKSO is 0.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AKSO, only 0.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AKSO (0.89) is better than 92.50% of its industry peers.
AKSO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, AKSO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 0.89
Altman-Z 3.57
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC7.44%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that AKSO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AKSO's Current ratio of 1.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKSO outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.31 indicates that AKSO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AKSO's Quick ratio of 1.31 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKSO outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.31

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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 92.79%, which is quite impressive.
AKSO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.84% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AKSO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 46.90%.
Measured over the past years, AKSO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)92.79%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y19.84%
EPS growth Q2Q-11.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)46.9%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y7.52%
Revenue growth Q2Q61.23%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, AKSO will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.51% on average per year.
AKSO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.32%
EPS Next 2Y-3.69%
EPS Next 3Y-1.42%
EPS Next 5Y-1.51%
Revenue Next Year-10.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.17%
Revenue Next 5Y5.68%

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.07, the valuation of AKSO can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AKSO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AKSO is cheaper than 67.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AKSO to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.25), we can say AKSO is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.31, the valuation of AKSO can be described as very reasonable.
AKSO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AKSO is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.67. AKSO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.07
Fwd PE 9.31

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 97.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AKSO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.82
EV/EBITDA 0.85

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of AKSO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y-3.69%
EPS Next 3Y-1.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AKSO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.18%, which is a nice return.
AKSO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.69. AKSO pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, AKSO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.18%

5.2 History

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

5.3 Sustainability

3.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AKSO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.55%
EPS Next 2Y-3.69%
EPS Next 3Y-1.42%

AKER SOLUTIONS ASA

OSL:AKSO (4/25/2024, 4:19:54 PM)

39.32

+2.36 (+6.39%)

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GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
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PE 8.07
Fwd PE 9.31
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ROA 33.43%
ROE 72.28%
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OM 4.08%
PM (TTM) 15.72%
GM 17.66%
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Debt/Equity 0.15
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Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.31
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)46.9%
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