BOUVET ASA (BOUV.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:BOUV - NO0010360266 - Common Stock
65.7 NOK
+0.3 (+0.46%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BOUV. BOUV was compared to 74 industry peers in the IT Services industry. BOUV scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BOUV has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
BOUV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BOUV (23.38%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
BOUV has a Return On Equity of 125.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BOUV outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BOUV has a Return On Invested Capital of 65.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BOUV outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BOUV is significantly above the industry average of 11.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (65.19%) for BOUV is above the 3 year average (48.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.38% | ||
| ROE | 125.15% | ||
| ROIC | 65.19% |
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
The Profit Margin of BOUV (9.89%) is better than 91.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOUV has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.62%, BOUV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
BOUV's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BOUV (91.89%) is better than 87.84% of its industry peers.
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 | 12.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.89% | ||
| GM | 91.89% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
BOUV has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of BOUV is 0.60, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BOUV, only 0.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.60, BOUV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.84% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that BOUV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BOUV has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.89) than 62.16% of its industry peers.
Although BOUV does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC7.77
WACC8.39%
2.3 Liquidity
BOUV has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that BOUV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BOUV (1.08) is worse than 63.51% of its industry peers.
BOUV has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. 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 (1.02) is worse than 60.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
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.
Measured over the past years, BOUV shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.16% on average per year.
BOUV shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.87%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.96% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.93%
EPS 3Y13.26%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%-7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.87%
Revenue growth 3Y13.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.96%
Sales Q2Q%-3.25%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.53% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.1%
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y5.19%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.38, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BOUV.
63.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOUV, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BOUV is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.27 indicates a correct valuation of BOUV.
BOUV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BOUV is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BOUV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BOUV is more expensive than 68.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BOUV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.13 |
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.
BOUV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)15.74
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.13%, BOUV is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, BOUV pays a better dividend. On top of this BOUV pays more dividend than 89.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, BOUV pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.13% |
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
105.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BOUV. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BOUV's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP105.53%
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
OSL:BOUV (10/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
65.7
+0.3 (+0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.75%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.82B
Analysts43.33
Price Target73.1 (11.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.13% |
Yearly Dividend3.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.65%
DP105.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.43%
Max EPS beat(2)5.41%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.18%
Max EPS beat(4)5.41%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.08%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.16%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.64%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.01%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.93%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.72%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.98%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.27 | ||
| P/S | 1.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.75 | ||
| P/B | 21.86 | ||
| P/tB | 28.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.13 |
EPS(TTM)3.78
EY5.75%
EPS(NY)4.04
Fwd EY6.15%
FCF(TTM)5.84
FCFY8.9%
OCF(TTM)6.11
OCFY9.3%
SpS38.03
BVpS3
TBVpS2.27
PEG (NY)15.74
PEG (5Y)1.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.38% | ||
| ROE | 125.15% | ||
| ROCE | 83.68% | ||
| ROIC | 65.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 183.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 285.28% | ||
| OM | 12.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.89% | ||
| GM | 91.89% | ||
| FCFM | 15.37% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover2.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 25.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 104.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | 155.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.39%
ROIC/WACC7.77
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 Y1.1%
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.87%
Revenue growth 3Y13.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.96%
Sales Q2Q%-3.25%
Revenue Next Year0.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y5.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.08%
EBIT growth 3Y12.97%
EBIT growth 5Y13.33%
EBIT Next Year17.58%
EBIT Next 3Y10.7%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y47.72%
FCF growth 3Y44.54%
FCF growth 5Y26.17%
OCF growth 1Y40.29%
OCF growth 3Y41.27%
OCF growth 5Y24.87%