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HOEGH AUTOLINERS ASA (HAUTO.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

OSL:HAUTO - NO0011082075 - Common Stock

113.2 NOK
-1.4 (-1.22%)
Last: 9/9/2025, 4:19:48 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

HAUTO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. HAUTO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HAUTO is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HAUTO was profitable.
HAUTO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HAUTO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HAUTO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HAUTO.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHAUTO.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 27.44%, HAUTO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 50.38%, HAUTO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of HAUTO (20.75%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HAUTO is significantly above the industry average of 10.09%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 27.44%
ROE 50.38%
ROIC 20.75%
ROA(3y)25.03%
ROA(5y)16.27%
ROE(3y)40.82%
ROE(5y)26.92%
ROIC(3y)21.03%
ROIC(5y)13.6%
HAUTO.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHAUTO.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

HAUTO has a better Profit Margin (43.53%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HAUTO has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 38.82%, HAUTO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
HAUTO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 50.13%, HAUTO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
HAUTO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 38.82%
PM (TTM) 43.53%
GM 50.13%
OM growth 3Y78.27%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y50.81%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y31.14%
GM growth 5YN/A
HAUTO.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHAUTO.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HAUTO is creating value.
HAUTO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HAUTO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HAUTO.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingHAUTO.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HAUTO.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHAUTO.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.21 indicates that HAUTO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HAUTO (3.21) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HAUTO is 5.96, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HAUTO, 5.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HAUTO (5.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HAUTO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating HAUTO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.66, HAUTO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 5.96
Altman-Z 3.21
ROIC/WACC2.29
WACC9.05%
HAUTO.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHAUTO.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.79 indicates that HAUTO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HAUTO has a better Current ratio (1.79) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.79 indicates that HAUTO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HAUTO has a better Quick ratio (1.79) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.79
Quick Ratio 1.79
HAUTO.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHAUTO.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HAUTO have decreased strongly by -11.07% in the last year.
HAUTO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 52.39% yearly.
HAUTO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.56%.
HAUTO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.07%
EPS 3Y52.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-28.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.56%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.68%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HAUTO will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -17.97% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.20% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-13.94%
EPS Next 2Y-18.2%
EPS Next 3Y-17.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.2%
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.
HAUTO.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHAUTO.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B
HAUTO.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHAUTO.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.90, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HAUTO.
72.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HAUTO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HAUTO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.02), we can say HAUTO is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.73 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HAUTO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HAUTO indicates a rather cheap valuation: HAUTO is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.66. HAUTO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.9
Fwd PE 5.73
HAUTO.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHAUTO.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

HAUTO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HAUTO is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
HAUTO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HAUTO is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.35
EV/EBITDA 4.24
HAUTO.OL Per share dataHAUTO.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HAUTO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HAUTO's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.97% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-18.2%
EPS Next 3Y-17.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 31.65%, HAUTO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HAUTO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 35.58. HAUTO pays more dividend than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
HAUTO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 31.65%

5.2 History

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

5.3 Sustainability

101.88% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HAUTO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP101.88%
EPS Next 2Y-18.2%
EPS Next 3Y-17.97%
HAUTO.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHAUTO.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
HAUTO.OL Dividend Payout.HAUTO.OL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HAUTO.OL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HOEGH AUTOLINERS ASA

OSL:HAUTO (9/9/2025, 4:19:48 PM)

113.2

-1.4 (-1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)08-22 2025-08-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30
Inst Owners24.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.60B
Analysts46.67
Price Target101.49 (-10.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 31.65%
Yearly Dividend44.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP101.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.62%
Min EPS beat(2)7.59%
Max EPS beat(2)15.65%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.66%
Max EPS beat(4)15.65%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.89%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)29.34%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.65%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.65%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.18%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.42%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)13.71%
PT rev (3m)3.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.9
Fwd PE 5.73
P/S 1.55
P/FCF 14.35
P/OCF 3.33
P/B 1.79
P/tB 1.79
EV/EBITDA 4.24
EPS(TTM)29.04
EY25.65%
EPS(NY)19.76
Fwd EY17.46%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY6.97%
OCF(TTM)33.97
OCFY30.01%
SpS73.19
BVpS63.23
TBVpS63.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 27.44%
ROE 50.38%
ROCE 26.95%
ROIC 20.75%
ROICexc 23.22%
ROICexgc 23.22%
OM 38.82%
PM (TTM) 43.53%
GM 50.13%
FCFM 10.78%
ROA(3y)25.03%
ROA(5y)16.27%
ROE(3y)40.82%
ROE(5y)26.92%
ROIC(3y)21.03%
ROIC(5y)13.6%
ROICexc(3y)25.49%
ROICexc(5y)16.47%
ROICexgc(3y)25.49%
ROICexgc(5y)16.47%
ROCE(3y)27.31%
ROCE(5y)17.67%
ROICexcg growth 3Y78.25%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y78.25%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y78.27%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y50.81%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y31.14%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 5.96
Debt/EBITDA 1.18
Cap/Depr 373.05%
Cap/Sales 35.64%
Interest Coverage 11.64
Cash Conversion 95.95%
Profit Quality 24.76%
Current Ratio 1.79
Quick Ratio 1.79
Altman-Z 3.21
F-Score4
WACC9.05%
ROIC/WACC2.29
Cap/Depr(3y)176.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.93%
Profit Quality(3y)77.87%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.07%
EPS 3Y52.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-28.89%
EPS Next Y-13.94%
EPS Next 2Y-18.2%
EPS Next 3Y-17.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.56%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.68%
Revenue Next Year-1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.76%
EBIT growth 3Y101.67%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year2.62%
EBIT Next 3Y-7.03%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-70.61%
FCF growth 3Y25.12%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y10.22%
OCF growth 3Y60.21%
OCF growth 5YN/A