BOUVET ASA (BOUV.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:BOUV - NO0010360266 - Common Stock
65.7 NOK
-0.3 (-0.45%)
Taking everything into account, BOUV scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BOUV was compared to 73 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While BOUV has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BOUV has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BOUV was profitable.
In the past year BOUV had a positive cash flow from operations.
BOUV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BOUV had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BOUV (19.71%) is better than 97.26% of its industry peers.
BOUV has a better Return On Equity (72.76%) than 98.63% of its industry peers.
BOUV has a better Return On Invested Capital (50.18%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
BOUV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 48.99%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.37%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (50.18%) for BOUV is above the 3 year average (48.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.71% | ||
| ROE | 72.76% | ||
| ROIC | 50.18% |
ROA(3y)20.7%
ROA(5y)20.05%
ROE(3y)74.72%
ROE(5y)68.18%
ROIC(3y)48.99%
ROIC(5y)45.99%
1.3 Margins
BOUV has a better Profit Margin (10.02%) than 91.78% of its industry peers.
BOUV's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BOUV (12.83%) is better than 87.67% of its industry peers.
BOUV's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 91.86%, BOUV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BOUV has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.02% | ||
| GM | 91.86% |
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y0.32%
PM growth 3Y-0.25%
PM growth 5Y2.96%
GM growth 3Y1.47%
GM growth 5Y0.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BOUV is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BOUV remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BOUV has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BOUV has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of BOUV is 0.44, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BOUV, only 0.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.44, BOUV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that BOUV is not too dependend on debt financing.
BOUV has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC5.97
WACC8.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that BOUV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BOUV has a Current ratio (1.27) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BOUV has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that BOUV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BOUV (1.24) is better than 60.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BOUV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.93%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
BOUV shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.22%.
BOUV shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.93%
EPS 3Y13.26%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%-7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.22%
Revenue growth 3Y13.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.96%
Sales Q2Q%-3.25%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BOUV will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.15% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BOUV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.1%
EPS Next 2Y7.51%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.39%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y7.46%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.38, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BOUV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BOUV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BOUV is cheaper than 61.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BOUV to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say BOUV is valued slightly cheaper.
BOUV is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.36.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BOUV.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOUV to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.48), we can say BOUV is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BOUV indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BOUV is more expensive than 64.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BOUV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BOUV is cheaper than 68.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BOUV does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of BOUV may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.6
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y7.51%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BOUV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.87%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.19, BOUV pays a better dividend. On top of this BOUV pays more dividend than 86.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BOUV pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.87% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BOUV grows each year by 22.65%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BOUV pays out 93.65% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BOUV is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP93.65%
EPS Next 2Y7.51%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
OSL:BOUV (9/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
65.7
-0.3 (-0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners41.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.82B
Analysts46.67
Price Target79.22 (20.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.87% |
Yearly Dividend3.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.65%
DP93.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.18%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.18%
Max EPS beat(4)3.2%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.46%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.3%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.41%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.64%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.02%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.82%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.75%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.53%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.26 | ||
| P/B | 12.44 | ||
| P/tB | 14.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.26 |
EPS(TTM)3.78
EY5.75%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY6.51%
FCF(TTM)6.82
FCFY10.39%
OCF(TTM)7.1
OCFY10.8%
SpS38.35
BVpS5.28
TBVpS4.53
PEG (NY)5.6
PEG (5Y)1.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.71% | ||
| ROE | 72.76% | ||
| ROCE | 64.41% | ||
| ROIC | 50.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 770.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 12.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.02% | ||
| GM | 91.86% | ||
| FCFM | 17.8% |
ROA(3y)20.7%
ROA(5y)20.05%
ROE(3y)74.72%
ROE(5y)68.18%
ROIC(3y)48.99%
ROIC(5y)45.99%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)62.88%
ROCE(5y)59.03%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y0.32%
PM growth 3Y-0.25%
PM growth 5Y2.96%
GM growth 3Y1.47%
GM growth 5Y0.86%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 24.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 117.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 177.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC5.97
Cap/Depr(3y)45.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.21%
Profit Quality(3y)146.16%
Profit Quality(5y)142.87%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.93%
EPS 3Y13.26%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%-7%
EPS Next Y3.1%
EPS Next 2Y7.51%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.22%
Revenue growth 3Y13.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.96%
Sales Q2Q%-3.25%
Revenue Next Year3.39%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y7.46%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.45%
EBIT growth 3Y12.97%
EBIT growth 5Y13.33%
EBIT Next Year22.1%
EBIT Next 3Y13.27%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y116.79%
FCF growth 3Y44.54%
FCF growth 5Y26.17%
OCF growth 1Y98.73%
OCF growth 3Y41.27%
OCF growth 5Y24.87%