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CRAYON GROUP HOLDING AS (CRAYN.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:CRAYN - NO0010808892 - Common Stock

144 NOK
-0.5 (-0.35%)
Last: 7/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CRAYN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CRAYN against 105 industry peers in the Software industry. CRAYN scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CRAYN.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CRAYN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CRAYN had a positive cash flow from operations.
CRAYN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CRAYN had a positive operating cash flow.
CRAYN.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCRAYN.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.53%, CRAYN is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CRAYN (10.80%) is better than 66.35% of its industry peers.
CRAYN's Return On Invested Capital of 11.88% is amongst the best of the industry. CRAYN outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CRAYN is significantly below the industry average of 13.20%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.15%) for CRAYN is below the current ROIC(11.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.53%
ROE 10.8%
ROIC 11.88%
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)1.7%
ROE(5y)5.34%
ROIC(3y)8.15%
ROIC(5y)8.32%
CRAYN.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCRAYN.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.12%, CRAYN is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.77% of the companies in the same industry.
CRAYN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.00%, CRAYN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.35% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRAYN has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 89.27%, CRAYN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
CRAYN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11%
PM (TTM) 4.12%
GM 89.27%
OM growth 3Y-1%
OM growth 5Y62.81%
PM growth 3Y-16.95%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.37%
GM growth 5Y46.49%
CRAYN.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCRAYN.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CRAYN is still creating some value.
CRAYN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CRAYN has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CRAYN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CRAYN.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingCRAYN.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
CRAYN.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCRAYN.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.02, we must say that CRAYN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CRAYN has a Altman-Z score of 1.02. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRAYN underperforms 70.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRAYN is 1.61, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CRAYN, only 1.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CRAYN's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRAYN outperforms 75.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that CRAYN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CRAYN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRAYN is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
Although CRAYN 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 1.61
Altman-Z 1.02
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC9.67%
CRAYN.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCRAYN.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that CRAYN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.98, CRAYN is doing worse than 67.31% of the companies in the same industry.
CRAYN has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that CRAYN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.98, CRAYN is doing worse than 66.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.98
CRAYN.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCRAYN.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CRAYN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.17%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.67% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CRAYN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -12.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.17%
EPS 3Y8.95%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%38.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.67%
Revenue growth 3Y25.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.43%
Sales Q2Q%6.61%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CRAYN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 48.55% on average per year.
CRAYN is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y108.12%
EPS Next 2Y65.95%
EPS Next 3Y48.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.29%
Revenue Next 2Y13.92%
Revenue Next 3Y13.37%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.25%

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CRAYN.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCRAYN.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
CRAYN.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCRAYN.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CRAYN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.29.
CRAYN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRAYN is cheaper than 74.04% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CRAYN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.60), we can say CRAYN is valued slightly more expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.49 indicates a correct valuation of CRAYN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CRAYN is valued cheaper than 86.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CRAYN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.29
Fwd PE 13.49
CRAYN.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCRAYN.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CRAYN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CRAYN is cheaper than 73.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRAYN is valued cheaper than 91.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.23
EV/EBITDA 11.79
CRAYN.OL Per share dataCRAYN.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CRAYN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CRAYN's earnings are expected to grow with 48.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y65.95%
EPS Next 3Y48.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CRAYN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CRAYON GROUP HOLDING AS

OSL:CRAYN (7/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

144

-0.5 (-0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)05-21 2025-05-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-27 2025-08-27
Inst Owners59.97%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.90B
Revenue(TTM)7.12B
Net Income(TTM)293.00M
Analysts76
Price Target144.46 (0.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-49.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-60.61%
Max EPS beat(2)-37.9%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-35.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-60.61%
Max EPS beat(4)-13.94%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-24.98%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-66.98%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-94.94%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.25%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.06%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.98%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-13.42%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-31.36%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.29
Fwd PE 13.49
P/S 1.81
P/FCF 11.23
P/OCF 9.75
P/B 4.76
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.79
EPS(TTM)4.08
EY2.83%
EPS(NY)10.68
Fwd EY7.41%
FCF(TTM)12.83
FCFY8.91%
OCF(TTM)14.77
OCFY10.26%
SpS79.49
BVpS30.28
TBVpS-11.43
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.53%
ROE 10.8%
ROCE 17.55%
ROIC 11.88%
ROICexc 17.65%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 11%
PM (TTM) 4.12%
GM 89.27%
FCFM 16.14%
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)1.7%
ROE(5y)5.34%
ROIC(3y)8.15%
ROIC(5y)8.32%
ROICexc(3y)11.91%
ROICexc(5y)28.33%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.05%
ROCE(5y)12.29%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y22.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.87%
OM growth 3Y-1%
OM growth 5Y62.81%
PM growth 3Y-16.95%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.37%
GM growth 5Y46.49%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 1.61
Debt/EBITDA 1.4
Cap/Depr 50.58%
Cap/Sales 2.44%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 117.39%
Profit Quality 392.15%
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.98
Altman-Z 1.02
F-Score6
WACC9.67%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)45.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.17%
EPS 3Y8.95%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%38.61%
EPS Next Y108.12%
EPS Next 2Y65.95%
EPS Next 3Y48.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.67%
Revenue growth 3Y25.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.43%
Sales Q2Q%6.61%
Revenue Next Year13.29%
Revenue Next 2Y13.92%
Revenue Next 3Y13.37%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.25%
EBIT growth 1Y72.09%
EBIT growth 3Y24.41%
EBIT growth 5Y42.57%
EBIT Next Year56.93%
EBIT Next 3Y29.1%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y231.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y59.47%
OCF growth 1Y165.01%
OCF growth 3Y272.45%
OCF growth 5Y47.49%

CRAYON GROUP HOLDING AS / CRAYN.OL FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CRAYN.OL.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CRAYON GROUP HOLDING AS (CRAYN.OL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is CRAYON GROUP HOLDING AS (CRAYN.OL) stock?

CRAYON GROUP HOLDING AS (CRAYN.OL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CRAYON GROUP HOLDING AS?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CRAYON GROUP HOLDING AS (CRAYN.OL) is expected to grow by 108.12% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CRAYON GROUP HOLDING AS sustainable?

The dividend rating of CRAYON GROUP HOLDING AS (CRAYN.OL) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.