HOEGH AUTOLINERS ASA (HAUTO.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:HAUTO - Euronext Oslo - NO0011082075 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Overall HAUTO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HAUTO against 20 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. HAUTO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HAUTO is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. These ratings would make HAUTO suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HAUTO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HAUTO had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of HAUTO (31.08%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
HAUTO has a Return On Equity of 53.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HAUTO outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
HAUTO's Return On Invested Capital of 22.22% is amongst the best of the industry. HAUTO outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HAUTO is significantly above the industry average of 10.65%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (22.22%) for HAUTO is above the 3 year average (21.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 31.08% | ||
| ROE | 53.04% | ||
| ROIC | 22.22% |
ROA(3y)25.03%
ROA(5y)16.27%
ROE(3y)40.82%
ROE(5y)26.92%
ROIC(3y)21.03%
ROIC(5y)13.6%
1.3 Margins
HAUTO has a better Profit Margin (48.04%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HAUTO has grown nicely.
HAUTO's Operating Margin of 40.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HAUTO outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HAUTO has grown nicely.
HAUTO's Gross Margin of 51.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HAUTO outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
HAUTO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 40.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 48.04% | ||
| GM | 51.61% |
OM growth 3Y78.27%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y50.81%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y31.14%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
HAUTO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
HAUTO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HAUTO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
HAUTO has an Altman-Z score of 3.44. This indicates that HAUTO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.44, HAUTO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HAUTO has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.06. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HAUTO would need 3.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HAUTO's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HAUTO outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
HAUTO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating HAUTO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HAUTO (0.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.44 |
ROIC/WACC2.55
WACC8.72%
2.3 Liquidity
HAUTO has a Current Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that HAUTO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HAUTO has a Current ratio of 1.83. This is in the better half of the industry: HAUTO outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.83 indicates that HAUTO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HAUTO's Quick ratio of 1.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HAUTO outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HAUTO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.53%.
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 -3.43%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.12% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.53%
EPS 3Y52.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.32%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.07% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, HAUTO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-14.17%
EPS Next 2Y-12.59%
EPS Next 3Y-4.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.35%
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 3.43, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HAUTO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HAUTO indicates a rather cheap valuation: HAUTO is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HAUTO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.81 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HAUTO.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HAUTO is valued cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HAUTO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HAUTO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HAUTO is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HAUTO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.8 |
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 -4.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.59%
EPS Next 3Y-4.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 32.05%, HAUTO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HAUTO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 34.16. HAUTO pays more dividend than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HAUTO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 32.05% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
86.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HAUTO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP86.63%
EPS Next 2Y-12.59%
EPS Next 3Y-4.07%
OSL:HAUTO (8/13/2025, 10:49:22 AM)
111.3
-0.6 (-0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners24.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.23B
Analysts74.67
Price Target89.25 (-19.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 32.05% |
Yearly Dividend45.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP86.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.91%
Max EPS beat(2)15.65%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.66%
Max EPS beat(4)18.08%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)13.52%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)47.02%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.37%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.05%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.31%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-17.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.81 | ||
| P/S | 1.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.67 | ||
| P/tB | 1.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.8 |
EPS(TTM)32.45
EY29.16%
EPS(NY)23.15
Fwd EY20.8%
FCF(TTM)13.34
FCFY11.99%
OCF(TTM)35.65
OCFY32.03%
SpS73.66
BVpS66.72
TBVpS66.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 31.08% | ||
| ROE | 53.04% | ||
| ROCE | 28.86% | ||
| ROIC | 22.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.32% | ||
| OM | 40.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 48.04% | ||
| GM | 51.61% | ||
| FCFM | 18.11% |
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 Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 311.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 30.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.42 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 37.7% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.44 |
F-Score4
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC2.55
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)3.53%
EPS 3Y52.39%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%35%
EPS Next Y-14.17%
EPS Next 2Y-12.59%
EPS Next 3Y-4.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.32%
Revenue Next Year-2.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.02%
EBIT growth 3Y101.67%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year2.62%
EBIT Next 3Y-7.03%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-33.5%
FCF growth 3Y25.12%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y32.68%
OCF growth 3Y60.21%
OCF growth 5YN/A