AUSTEVOLL SEAFOOD ASA (AUSS.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:AUSS - Euronext Oslo - NO0010073489 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to AUSS. AUSS was compared to 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While AUSS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AUSS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AUSS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AUSS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years AUSS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AUSS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.44%, AUSS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.04%, AUSS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.76%, AUSS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AUSS is below the industry average of 6.77%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.76%) for AUSS is above the 3 year average (4.36%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.44% | ||
| ROE | 14.04% | ||
| ROIC | 4.76% |
ROA(3y)3.56%
ROA(5y)3.29%
ROE(3y)11.43%
ROE(5y)10.64%
ROIC(3y)4.36%
ROIC(5y)4.18%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.40%, AUSS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
AUSS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AUSS has a better Operating Margin (10.95%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
AUSS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 47.66%, AUSS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
AUSS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.4% | ||
| GM | 47.66% |
OM growth 3Y-4.03%
OM growth 5Y-3.2%
PM growth 3Y1.33%
PM growth 5Y7.57%
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AUSS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AUSS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AUSS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
AUSS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
AUSS has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is not the best score and indicates that AUSS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.92, AUSS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AUSS is 10.27, which is on the high side as it means it would take AUSS, 10.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AUSS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AUSS outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
AUSS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating AUSS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AUSS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AUSS is outperformed by 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC6.37%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.61 indicates that AUSS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.61, AUSS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
AUSS has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that AUSS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.20, AUSS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AUSS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 2056.25%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, AUSS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.54% on average per year.
AUSS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.87%.
Measured over the past years, AUSS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.69% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2056.25%
EPS 3Y37.89%
EPS 5Y16.54%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.87%
Revenue growth 3Y10%
Revenue growth 5Y8.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.96%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.24% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, AUSS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.3%
EPS Next 2Y1.63%
EPS Next 3Y2.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.79%
Revenue Next 2Y4.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y9.15%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
AUSS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.11.
AUSS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AUSS is cheaper than 91.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.28, AUSS is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.36 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AUSS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AUSS is valued cheaper than 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
AUSS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AUSS is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AUSS is valued a bit cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of AUSS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
EPS Next 2Y1.63%
EPS Next 3Y2.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AUSS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.89%, which is a nice return.
AUSS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.31. AUSS pays more dividend than 98.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, AUSS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.89% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AUSS has a limited annual growth rate of 5.74%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
AUSS pays out 113.24% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
AUSS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP113.24%
EPS Next 2Y1.63%
EPS Next 3Y2.24%
OSL:AUSS (7/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
98.1
+2.1 (+2.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.89B
Analysts80
Price Target115.39 (17.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.89% |
Yearly Dividend4.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.74%
DP113.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)29.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.09%
Max EPS beat(2)80.07%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)38.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.09%
Max EPS beat(4)81.16%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.44%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-19.46%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-21.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.98%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.98%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.93%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.28%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.42%
PT rev (1m)-7.92%
PT rev (3m)-9.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | 3.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
EPS(TTM)13.8
EY14.07%
EPS(NY)13.32
Fwd EY13.58%
FCF(TTM)7.04
FCFY7.18%
OCF(TTM)19.03
OCFY19.4%
SpS181.46
BVpS82.79
TBVpS25.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.44% | ||
| ROE | 14.04% | ||
| ROCE | 9.02% | ||
| ROIC | 4.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.48% | ||
| OM | 10.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.4% | ||
| GM | 47.66% | ||
| FCFM | 3.88% |
ROA(3y)3.56%
ROA(5y)3.29%
ROE(3y)11.43%
ROE(5y)10.64%
ROIC(3y)4.36%
ROIC(5y)4.18%
ROICexc(3y)4.9%
ROICexc(5y)4.74%
ROICexgc(3y)6.98%
ROICexgc(5y)7.01%
ROCE(3y)8.25%
ROCE(5y)7.89%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.6%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.55%
OM growth 3Y-4.03%
OM growth 5Y-3.2%
PM growth 3Y1.33%
PM growth 5Y7.57%
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.4 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 60.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
F-Score7
WACC6.37%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)106.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)6%
Profit Quality(3y)166.65%
Profit Quality(5y)190.55%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2056.25%
EPS 3Y37.89%
EPS 5Y16.54%
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y-10.3%
EPS Next 2Y1.63%
EPS Next 3Y2.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.87%
Revenue growth 3Y10%
Revenue growth 5Y8.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.96%
Revenue Next Year2.79%
Revenue Next 2Y4.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y9.15%
EBIT growth 1Y38.79%
EBIT growth 3Y5.56%
EBIT growth 5Y5.22%
EBIT Next Year63.31%
EBIT Next 3Y26.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y3.11%
FCF growth 3Y-42.62%
FCF growth 5Y-17.47%
OCF growth 1Y15.21%
OCF growth 3Y-14.44%
OCF growth 5Y-1.76%