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GENTIAN DIAGNOSTICS ASA (GENT.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - OSL:GENT - NO0010748866 - Common Stock

54 NOK
-2 (-3.57%)
Last: 10/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, GENT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GENT was compared to 60 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. GENT is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. GENT is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GENT had positive earnings in the past year.
GENT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GENT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years GENT reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
GENT.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGENT.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

GENT's Return On Assets of 18.25% is amongst the best of the industry. GENT outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.37%, GENT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of GENT (7.59%) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.25%
ROE 21.37%
ROIC 7.59%
ROA(3y)0.42%
ROA(5y)-3.57%
ROE(3y)0.25%
ROE(5y)-4.48%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GENT.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGENT.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 25.83%, GENT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GENT has a Operating Margin (12.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Gross Margin value of 54.19%, GENT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.33% of the companies in the same industry.
GENT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.1%
PM (TTM) 25.83%
GM 54.19%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.26%
GM growth 5Y-7.11%
GENT.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGENT.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GENT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GENT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GENT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for GENT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GENT.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingGENT.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
GENT.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGENT.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 15.66 indicates that GENT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
GENT's Altman-Z score of 15.66 is amongst the best of the industry. GENT outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GENT is 0.33, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GENT, only 0.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.33, GENT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that GENT is not too dependend on debt financing.
GENT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. GENT outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.33
Altman-Z 15.66
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC8.45%
GENT.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGENT.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

GENT has a Current Ratio of 5.47. This indicates that GENT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GENT has a better Current ratio (5.47) than 98.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.78 indicates that GENT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GENT has a Quick ratio of 3.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. GENT outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.47
Quick Ratio 3.78
GENT.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGENT.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 2103.43% over the past year.
GENT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.68%.
Measured over the past years, GENT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2103.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-142.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.68%
Revenue growth 3Y22.3%
Revenue growth 5Y25.96%
Sales Q2Q%13.88%

3.2 Future

GENT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 62.29% yearly.
GENT is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 31.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y59.41%
EPS Next 2Y62.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year31.13%
Revenue Next 2Y31.72%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
GENT.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGENT.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
GENT.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGENT.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.07 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GENT.
GENT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GENT is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GENT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.90, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.90, GENT is valued on the expensive side.
68.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GENT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
GENT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.07
Fwd PE 19.9
GENT.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGENT.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GENT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GENT is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GENT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 87.97
EV/EBITDA 26.02
GENT.OL Per share dataGENT.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GENT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GENT's earnings are expected to grow with 62.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y62.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.73%, GENT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
GENT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.13.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, GENT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.73%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y62.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
GENT.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGENT.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

GENTIAN DIAGNOSTICS ASA

OSL:GENT (10/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

54

-2 (-3.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners25.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap832.68M
Analysts85.71
Price Target68.34 (26.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.73%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.07
Fwd PE 19.9
P/S 5.1
P/FCF 87.97
P/OCF 41.86
P/B 4.22
P/tB 5.02
EV/EBITDA 26.02
EPS(TTM)2.69
EY4.98%
EPS(NY)2.71
Fwd EY5.02%
FCF(TTM)0.61
FCFY1.14%
OCF(TTM)1.29
OCFY2.39%
SpS10.6
BVpS12.81
TBVpS10.76
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.25%
ROE 21.37%
ROCE 9.86%
ROIC 7.59%
ROICexc 12.65%
ROICexgc 17.14%
OM 12.1%
PM (TTM) 25.83%
GM 54.19%
FCFM 5.79%
ROA(3y)0.42%
ROA(5y)-3.57%
ROE(3y)0.25%
ROE(5y)-4.48%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.26%
GM growth 5Y-7.11%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.33
Debt/EBITDA 0.11
Cap/Depr 115.57%
Cap/Sales 6.38%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 69.08%
Profit Quality 22.43%
Current Ratio 5.47
Quick Ratio 3.78
Altman-Z 15.66
F-Score5
WACC8.45%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)104.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2103.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-142.41%
EPS Next Y59.41%
EPS Next 2Y62.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.68%
Revenue growth 3Y22.3%
Revenue growth 5Y25.96%
Sales Q2Q%13.88%
Revenue Next Year31.13%
Revenue Next 2Y31.72%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1114.62%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year215.39%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y257.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y8223.43%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A