KITRON ASA (KIT.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:KIT - NO0003079709 - Common Stock
74.9 NOK
+2.85 (+3.96%)
KIT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 53 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While KIT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KIT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KIT was profitable.
KIT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KIT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KIT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KIT (4.98%) is better than 84.91% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KIT (13.72%) is better than 86.79% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.73%, KIT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.34% of the companies in the same industry.
KIT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.99%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.98% | ||
| ROE | 13.72% | ||
| ROIC | 11.73% |
ROA(3y)6.3%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)20.56%
ROE(5y)19.64%
ROIC(3y)11.99%
ROIC(5y)12.16%
1.3 Margins
KIT's Profit Margin of 4.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KIT outperforms 75.47% of its industry peers.
KIT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KIT has a Operating Margin of 7.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: KIT outperforms 75.47% of its industry peers.
KIT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KIT (32.93%) is worse than 64.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KIT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.45% | ||
| GM | 32.93% |
OM growth 3Y3.97%
OM growth 5Y3.48%
PM growth 3Y1.66%
PM growth 5Y1.5%
GM growth 3Y-0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KIT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KIT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KIT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
KIT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.83 indicates that KIT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KIT has a Altman-Z score of 3.83. This is in the better half of the industry: KIT outperforms 71.70% of its industry peers.
KIT has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.14. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KIT would need 3.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.14, KIT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.58% of the companies in the same industry.
KIT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.48, KIT is doing worse than 60.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC8.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.65 indicates that KIT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.65, KIT is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.49% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that KIT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KIT (1.09) is better than 66.04% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KIT have decreased strongly by -26.32% in the last year.
KIT shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -29.38% yearly.
KIT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.74%.
The Revenue for KIT have been decreasing by -27.80% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.32%
EPS 3Y-46.1%
EPS 5Y-29.38%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.74%
Revenue growth 3Y26.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-27.8%
Sales Q2Q%2.74%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KIT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 31.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KIT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y63.15%
EPS Next 2Y46.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.59%
EPS Next 5Y31.66%
Revenue Next Year9.7%
Revenue Next 2Y14.08%
Revenue Next 3Y14.16%
Revenue Next 5Y13.3%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 45.95, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KIT.
60.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KIT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KIT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.89), we can say KIT is valued expensively.
KIT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KIT.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, KIT is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KIT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KIT.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.45 |
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.
KIT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
KIT's earnings are expected to grow with 36.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KIT has a yearly dividend return of 0.50%, which is pretty low.
KIT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.90.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.50, KIT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KIT decreases each year by -30.46%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y46.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.59%
OSL:KIT (10/27/2025, 4:19:57 PM)
74.9
+2.85 (+3.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners70.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.94B
Revenue(TTM)642.50M
Net Income(TTM)28.60M
Analysts73.33
Price Target62.63 (-16.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.46%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-46%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.99%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.6%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)1.56%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.75%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.26%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.6%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.78%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.5%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)13.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.13 | ||
| P/S | 2 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.89 | ||
| P/B | 6.17 | ||
| P/tB | 9.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.45 |
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY2.18%
EPS(NY)3.24
Fwd EY4.32%
FCF(TTM)2.79
FCFY3.72%
OCF(TTM)2.79
OCFY3.72%
SpS37.44
BVpS12.14
TBVpS8.03
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.98% | ||
| ROE | 13.72% | ||
| ROCE | 15.75% | ||
| ROIC | 11.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.36% | ||
| OM | 7.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.45% | ||
| GM | 32.93% | ||
| FCFM | 7.44% |
ROA(3y)6.3%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)20.56%
ROE(5y)19.64%
ROIC(3y)11.99%
ROIC(5y)12.16%
ROICexc(3y)13.49%
ROICexc(5y)13.96%
ROICexgc(3y)17.82%
ROICexgc(5y)16.94%
ROCE(3y)18.2%
ROCE(5y)19.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.12%
OM growth 3Y3.97%
OM growth 5Y3.48%
PM growth 3Y1.66%
PM growth 5Y1.5%
GM growth 3Y-0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 167.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.83 |
F-Score6
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC1.38
Cap/Depr(3y)67.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.55%
Profit Quality(3y)79.11%
Profit Quality(5y)74.69%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.32%
EPS 3Y-46.1%
EPS 5Y-29.38%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y63.15%
EPS Next 2Y46.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.59%
EPS Next 5Y31.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.74%
Revenue growth 3Y26.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-27.8%
Sales Q2Q%2.74%
Revenue Next Year9.7%
Revenue Next 2Y14.08%
Revenue Next 3Y14.16%
Revenue Next 5Y13.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.56%
EBIT growth 3Y31.79%
EBIT growth 5Y-25.29%
EBIT Next Year65.84%
EBIT Next 3Y31.37%
EBIT Next 5Y24.31%
FCF growth 1Y9.03%
FCF growth 3Y71.01%
FCF growth 5Y-16.11%
OCF growth 1Y9.03%
OCF growth 3Y59.28%
OCF growth 5Y-25.87%
KITRON ASA / KIT.OL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KIT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KIT.OL.
What is the valuation status of KITRON ASA (KIT.OL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KITRON ASA (KIT.OL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KITRON ASA (KIT.OL) stock?
KITRON ASA (KIT.OL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KIT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KITRON ASA (KIT.OL) is 45.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.17.