ARCHER (ARCH.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:ARCH - BMG0451H2087 - Common Stock
23.1 NOK
+0.85 (+3.82%)
ARCH gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ARCH while its profitability can be described as average. ARCH has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ARCH had negative earnings in the past year.
ARCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ARCH reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years ARCH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ARCH has a Return On Assets of -4.36%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ARCH underperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
ARCH has a Return On Equity of -23.14%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ARCH underperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
ARCH has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: ARCH outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARCH is above the industry average of 10.49%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.88%) for ARCH is well above the current ROIC(8.62%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.36% | ||
| ROE | -23.14% | ||
| ROIC | 8.62% |
ROA(3y)-1.53%
ROA(5y)-1.44%
ROE(3y)-4.88%
ROE(5y)-7.65%
ROIC(3y)12.88%
ROIC(5y)9.12%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of ARCH (5.63%) is worse than 72.22% of its industry peers.
ARCH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 84.96%, ARCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ARCH has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 84.96% |
OM growth 3Y19.08%
OM growth 5Y3.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.81%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARCH is still creating some value.
ARCH has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ARCH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARCH has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ARCH has an Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is not the best score and indicates that ARCH is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ARCH has a better Altman-Z score (1.89) than 69.44% of its industry peers.
ARCH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ARCH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.40. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ARCH underperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.08%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that ARCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.19, ARCH is not doing good in the industry: 63.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ARCH has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that ARCH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ARCH's Quick ratio of 0.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ARCH is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ARCH have decreased strongly by -368.57% in the last year.
ARCH shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.22%.
ARCH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-368.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.22%
Revenue growth 3Y11.59%
Revenue growth 5Y6.97%
Sales Q2Q%12.91%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 78.69% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
ARCH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.8%
EPS Next 2Y124.19%
EPS Next 3Y78.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
ARCH reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.09, the valuation of ARCH can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARCH is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARCH to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.99), we can say ARCH is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARCH is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ARCH's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ARCH's earnings are expected to grow with 78.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y124.19%
EPS Next 3Y78.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ARCH does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
OSL:ARCH (10/27/2025, 4:19:42 PM)
23.1
+0.85 (+3.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.30B
Revenue(TTM)1.37B
Net Income(TTM)-44600000
Analysts82.5
Price Target30.6 (32.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-39.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-91.83%
Max EPS beat(2)12.56%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-167.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-529.9%
Max EPS beat(4)12.56%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.13%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.44%
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)-20%
PT rev (3m)-28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-42.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-176.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4 | ||
| P/B | 1.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.6 |
EPS(TTM)-4.7
EYN/A
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY19.66%
FCF(TTM)-0.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.78
OCFY25.03%
SpS138.25
BVpS19.38
TBVpS-2.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.36% | ||
| ROE | -23.14% | ||
| ROCE | 11.2% | ||
| ROIC | 8.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.79% | ||
| OM | 5.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 84.96% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.53%
ROA(5y)-1.44%
ROE(3y)-4.88%
ROE(5y)-7.65%
ROIC(3y)12.88%
ROIC(5y)9.12%
ROICexc(3y)26.55%
ROICexc(5y)17.43%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.72%
ROCE(5y)11.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y35.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-55.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y32.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.9%
OM growth 3Y19.08%
OM growth 5Y3.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.81%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.24 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 95.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 40.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
F-Score4
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)89.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.97%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-368.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y4.8%
EPS Next 2Y124.19%
EPS Next 3Y78.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.22%
Revenue growth 3Y11.59%
Revenue growth 5Y6.97%
Sales Q2Q%12.91%
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.37%
EBIT growth 3Y32.88%
EBIT growth 5Y10.77%
EBIT Next Year99.78%
EBIT Next 3Y31.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-118.85%
FCF growth 3Y28.46%
FCF growth 5Y26.43%
OCF growth 1Y-12.08%
OCF growth 3Y24.99%
OCF growth 5Y13.72%
ARCHER / ARCH.OL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ARCH stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to ARCH.OL.
What is the valuation status for ARCH stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ARCHER (ARCH.OL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ARCHER (ARCH.OL) stock?
ARCHER (ARCH.OL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ARCHER?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARCHER (ARCH.OL) is expected to grow by 4.8% in the next year.