BOUVET ASA (BOUV.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:BOUV - Euronext Oslo - NO0010360266 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Overall BOUV gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BOUV against 71 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While BOUV belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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
BOUV had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BOUV had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BOUV has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BOUV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BOUV (21.29%) is better than 98.59% of its industry peers.
BOUV has a better Return On Equity (82.49%) than 98.59% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BOUV (53.56%) is better 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 10.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (53.56%) for BOUV is above the 3 year average (48.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.29% | ||
| ROE | 82.49% | ||
| ROIC | 53.56% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.78%, BOUV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOUV has grown nicely.
BOUV has a better Operating Margin (12.50%) than 88.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BOUV has remained more or less at the same level.
BOUV's Gross Margin of 91.71% is amongst the best of the industry. BOUV outperforms 85.92% of its industry peers.
BOUV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.78% | ||
| GM | 91.71% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BOUV has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BOUV has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BOUV has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BOUV has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.39. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BOUV has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. BOUV outperforms 95.77% of its industry peers.
BOUV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating BOUV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BOUV's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOUV outperforms 45.07% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for BOUV, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC6.35
WACC8.44%
2.3 Liquidity
BOUV has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that BOUV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BOUV has a Current ratio (1.23) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BOUV has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. 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 (1.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BOUV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.00%, which is quite impressive.
BOUV shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.16% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BOUV shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.22% in the last year.
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)23%
EPS 3Y13.26%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%14.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.22%
Revenue growth 3Y13.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.96%
Sales Q2Q%5.81%
3.2 Future
BOUV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.97% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y7.03%
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.26, BOUV is valued on the expensive side.
60.56% 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 25.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.19 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BOUV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOUV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BOUV is cheaper than 61.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.85. BOUV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BOUV is valued a bit more expensive than 66.20% of the companies in the same industry.
BOUV's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BOUV is cheaper than 63.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BOUV may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.88
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BOUV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.98%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.87, BOUV pays a better dividend. On top of this BOUV pays more dividend than 88.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BOUV pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.98% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BOUV is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.65%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
97.45% 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.
DP97.45%
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
OSL:BOUV (5/23/2025, 2:47:17 PM)
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-1.8 (-2.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.87%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.10B
Analysts46.67
Price Target77.86 (-0.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.98% |
Yearly Dividend3.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.65%
DP97.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.18%
Max EPS beat(2)0.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.18%
Max EPS beat(4)22.25%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.77%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.75%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.81%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.01%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.02%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.29%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.35%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.4%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.19 | ||
| P/S | 2.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.63 | ||
| P/B | 17.42 | ||
| P/tB | 21.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.72 |
EPS(TTM)3.85
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY5.82%
FCF(TTM)7.75
FCFY9.94%
OCF(TTM)8.1
OCFY10.39%
SpS37.78
BVpS4.48
TBVpS3.71
PEG (NY)2.88
PEG (5Y)1.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.29% | ||
| ROE | 82.49% | ||
| ROCE | 68.75% | ||
| ROIC | 53.56% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 12.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.78% | ||
| GM | 91.71% | ||
| FCFM | 20.52% |
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-Score9
Asset Turnover2.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 20.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 137.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 209.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score9
WACC8.44%
ROIC/WACC6.35
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)23%
EPS 3Y13.26%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%14.85%
EPS Next Y7.03%
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.22%
Revenue growth 3Y13.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.96%
Sales Q2Q%5.81%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y20.48%
EBIT growth 3Y12.97%
EBIT growth 5Y13.33%
EBIT Next Year27.11%
EBIT Next 3Y15.55%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y77.03%
FCF growth 3Y44.54%
FCF growth 5Y26.17%
OCF growth 1Y66.2%
OCF growth 3Y41.27%
OCF growth 5Y24.87%