KITRON ASA (KIT.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:KIT - NO0003079709 - Common Stock
63.8 NOK
+1 (+1.59%)
Overall KIT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KIT against 51 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making KIT a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. KIT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KIT was profitable.
In the past year KIT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KIT has always been profitable.
KIT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KIT has a Return On Assets of 5.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: KIT outperforms 78.43% of its industry peers.
KIT's Return On Equity of 14.81% is amongst the best of the industry. KIT outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
KIT has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.54%) than 92.16% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KIT is above the industry average of 7.59%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.54%) for KIT is above the 3 year average (11.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.1% | ||
| ROE | 14.81% | ||
| ROIC | 12.54% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (4.75%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
KIT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KIT has a Operating Margin of 8.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: KIT outperforms 74.51% of its industry peers.
KIT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.03%, KIT is doing worse than 68.63% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 8.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.75% | ||
| GM | 33.03% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KIT is still creating some value.
KIT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KIT has more shares outstanding
KIT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.45 indicates that KIT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KIT has a Altman-Z score of 3.45. This is in the better half of the industry: KIT outperforms 62.75% of its industry peers.
KIT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.57. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.57, KIT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 indicates that KIT is not too dependend on debt financing.
KIT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KIT is outperformed by 60.78% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for KIT, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC8.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.58 indicates that KIT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KIT (1.58) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that KIT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KIT (1.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KIT does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KIT have decreased by -5.88% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.99% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, KIT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -27.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.88%
EPS 3Y-46.1%
EPS 5Y-29.38%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.99%
Revenue growth 3Y26.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-27.8%
Sales Q2Q%15.64%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 33.11% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
KIT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y66.26%
EPS Next 2Y49.06%
EPS Next 3Y39.31%
EPS Next 5Y33.11%
Revenue Next Year11%
Revenue Next 2Y16.89%
Revenue Next 3Y16.9%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.76 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KIT.
KIT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KIT is cheaper than 62.75% of the companies in the same industry.
KIT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.74, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KIT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KIT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.56, KIT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KIT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KIT is valued a bit cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.74 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of KIT may justify a higher PE ratio.
KIT's earnings are expected to grow with 39.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y49.06%
EPS Next 3Y39.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.56%, KIT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.80, KIT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.56, KIT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
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 2Y49.06%
EPS Next 3Y39.31%
OSL:KIT (12/9/2025, 12:39:04 PM)
63.8
+1 (+1.59%)
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 Cap13.81B
Revenue(TTM)665.20M
Net Income(TTM)31.60M
Analysts71.11
Price Target66.71 (4.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
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)-6.82%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.64%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-46%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.99%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.93%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.34%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.75%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.26%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.72%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.46%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.74 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.06 | ||
| P/B | 5.49 | ||
| P/tB | 8.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.74 |
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY2.96%
EPS(NY)3.4
Fwd EY5.34%
FCF(TTM)4.89
FCFY7.66%
OCF(TTM)4.89
OCFY7.66%
SpS36.23
BVpS11.62
TBVpS7.79
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.1% | ||
| ROE | 14.81% | ||
| ROCE | 16.83% | ||
| ROIC | 12.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.02% | ||
| OM | 8.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.75% | ||
| GM | 33.03% | ||
| FCFM | 13.48% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 123.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 283.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.45 |
F-Score4
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC1.47
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)-5.88%
EPS 3Y-46.1%
EPS 5Y-29.38%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y66.26%
EPS Next 2Y49.06%
EPS Next 3Y39.31%
EPS Next 5Y33.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.99%
Revenue growth 3Y26.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-27.8%
Sales Q2Q%15.64%
Revenue Next Year11%
Revenue Next 2Y16.89%
Revenue Next 3Y16.9%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.92%
EBIT growth 3Y31.79%
EBIT growth 5Y-25.29%
EBIT Next Year65.02%
EBIT Next 3Y34.56%
EBIT Next 5Y25.67%
FCF growth 1Y156.97%
FCF growth 3Y71.01%
FCF growth 5Y-16.11%
OCF growth 1Y156.97%
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 6 / 10 to KIT.OL.
What is the valuation status of KITRON ASA (KIT.OL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 33.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.49.