AUSTEVOLL SEAFOOD ASA (AUSS.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:AUSS - Euronext Oslo - NO0010073489 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AUSS. AUSS was compared to 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. AUSS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AUSS is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AUSS was profitable.
In the past year AUSS had a positive cash flow from operations.
AUSS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years AUSS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
AUSS has a Return On Assets of 4.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: AUSS outperforms 71.19% of its industry peers.
AUSS has a better Return On Equity (16.10%) than 84.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AUSS (4.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AUSS is below the industry average of 6.44%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.94% | ||
| ROE | 16.1% | ||
| ROIC | 4.31% |
ROA(3y)3.56%
ROA(5y)3.29%
ROE(3y)11.43%
ROE(5y)10.64%
ROIC(3y)4.39%
ROIC(5y)4.2%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.77%, AUSS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.58% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AUSS has grown nicely.
AUSS's Operating Margin of 10.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AUSS outperforms 67.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AUSS has declined.
The Gross Margin of AUSS (48.12%) is better than 67.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AUSS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.77% | ||
| GM | 48.12% |
OM growth 3Y-3.31%
OM growth 5Y-2.76%
PM growth 3Y1.32%
PM growth 5Y7.57%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AUSS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AUSS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AUSS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
AUSS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.82 indicates that AUSS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.82, AUSS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.07% of the companies in the same industry.
AUSS has a debt to FCF ratio of 25.56. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AUSS would need 25.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AUSS has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (25.56) than 62.71% of its industry peers.
AUSS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating AUSS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AUSS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AUSS is outperformed by 61.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 25.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC6.26%
2.3 Liquidity
AUSS has a Current Ratio of 2.53. This indicates that AUSS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AUSS's Current ratio of 2.53 is amongst the best of the industry. AUSS outperforms 88.14% of its industry peers.
AUSS has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that AUSS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AUSS has a better Quick ratio (1.10) than 69.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 2056.25% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, AUSS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.88% in the last year.
AUSS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2056.25%
EPS 3Y37.89%
EPS 5Y16.54%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.01%
Revenue growth 5Y8.7%
Sales Q2Q%16.96%
3.2 Future
AUSS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.24% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AUSS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.62% 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 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
AUSS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.72.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AUSS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AUSS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.25), we can say AUSS is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.96, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of AUSS.
84.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AUSS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.15, AUSS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AUSS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AUSS is cheaper than 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
AUSS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of AUSS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y1.63%
EPS Next 3Y2.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.55%, AUSS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.21, AUSS pays a better dividend. On top of this AUSS pays more dividend than 98.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AUSS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.55% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of AUSS grows each year by 31.45%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
AUSS pays out 98.11% 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.
DP98.11%
EPS Next 2Y1.63%
EPS Next 3Y2.24%
OSL:AUSS (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
92.7
-5.5 (-5.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners24.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.79B
Analysts87.14
Price Target125.31 (35.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.55% |
Yearly Dividend13.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.45%
DP98.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)46.3%
Min EPS beat(2)12.52%
Max EPS beat(2)80.07%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)40.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.62%
Max EPS beat(4)81.16%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-18.23%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-21.34%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-24.93%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.6%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.84%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.1%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.59%
PT rev (1m)-1.49%
PT rev (3m)-0.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.47 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 3.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.72 |
EPS(TTM)13.8
EY14.89%
EPS(NY)13.32
Fwd EY14.37%
FCF(TTM)3.07
FCFY3.32%
OCF(TTM)14.32
OCFY15.45%
SpS174.51
BVpS84.21
TBVpS26.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.94% | ||
| ROE | 16.1% | ||
| ROCE | 8.29% | ||
| ROIC | 4.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.74% | ||
| OM | 10.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.77% | ||
| GM | 48.12% | ||
| FCFM | 1.76% |
ROA(3y)3.56%
ROA(5y)3.29%
ROE(3y)11.43%
ROE(5y)10.64%
ROIC(3y)4.39%
ROIC(5y)4.2%
ROICexc(3y)4.94%
ROICexc(5y)4.77%
ROICexgc(3y)7.05%
ROICexgc(5y)7.04%
ROCE(3y)8.32%
ROCE(5y)7.92%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.71%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.11%
OM growth 3Y-3.31%
OM growth 5Y-2.76%
PM growth 3Y1.32%
PM growth 5Y7.57%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.86%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 25.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 22.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
F-Score6
WACC6.26%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)106.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.05%
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)4.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.01%
Revenue growth 5Y8.7%
Sales Q2Q%16.96%
Revenue Next Year2.79%
Revenue Next 2Y4.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y29.99%
EBIT growth 3Y6.37%
EBIT growth 5Y5.7%
EBIT Next Year63.31%
EBIT Next 3Y26.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-49.51%
FCF growth 3Y-42.62%
FCF growth 5Y-17.47%
OCF growth 1Y-9.34%
OCF growth 3Y-14.44%
OCF growth 5Y-1.76%