KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASA (KOA.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:KOA - Euronext Oslo - NO0003033102 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Overall KOA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated KOA against 28 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. The financial health of KOA is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. KOA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KOA had negative earnings in the past year.
KOA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KOA reported negative net income in multiple years.
KOA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -3.02%, KOA is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -9.11%, KOA is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KOA (2.41%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
KOA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.96%. This is below the industry average of 6.47%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.02% | ||
| ROE | -9.11% | ||
| ROIC | 2.41% |
ROA(3y)-2.65%
ROA(5y)-4.12%
ROE(3y)-9.12%
ROE(5y)-14.89%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)3.79%
1.3 Margins
KOA has a worse Operating Margin (1.74%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
KOA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.79%, KOA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KOA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 53.79% |
OM growth 3Y-32.91%
OM growth 5Y-20.33%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.56%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KOA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KOA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KOA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
KOA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.81, we must say that KOA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.81, KOA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KOA is 26.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take KOA, 26.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 26.78, KOA is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98 indicates that KOA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KOA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KOA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC8.07%
2.3 Liquidity
KOA has a Current Ratio of 2.03. This indicates that KOA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KOA (2.03) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.54 indicates that KOA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KOA's Quick ratio of 1.54 is amongst the best of the industry. KOA outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KOA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 54.55%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, KOA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.76% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KOA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.45%
Sales Q2Q%-10.42%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.05% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, KOA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y122.95%
EPS Next 2Y63.97%
EPS Next 3Y39.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.9%
Revenue Next 2Y1.94%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
KOA reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.36, the valuation of KOA can be described as reasonable.
KOA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KOA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.13), we can say KOA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KOA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KOA is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KOA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KOA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
KOA's earnings are expected to grow with 39.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y63.97%
EPS Next 3Y39.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KOA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
OSL:KOA (5/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.63
+0.01 (+0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners29.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.55B
Analysts76.67
Price Target1.66 (1.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.74%
DP-6.04%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.19%
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)-10.96%
PT rev (3m)-8.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.68 | ||
| P/tB | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.89 |
EPS(TTM)-0.26
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY10.68%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY5.71%
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY24.01%
SpS9.52
BVpS2.41
TBVpS1.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.02% | ||
| ROE | -9.11% | ||
| ROCE | 3.13% | ||
| ROIC | 2.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.91% | ||
| OM | 1.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 53.79% | ||
| FCFM | 0.98% |
ROA(3y)-2.65%
ROA(5y)-4.12%
ROE(3y)-9.12%
ROE(5y)-14.89%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)3.79%
ROICexc(3y)5.93%
ROICexc(5y)5.11%
ROICexgc(3y)7.58%
ROICexgc(5y)6.38%
ROCE(3y)5.14%
ROCE(5y)4.92%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.48%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-16.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.39%
OM growth 3Y-32.91%
OM growth 5Y-20.33%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.56%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
F-Score7
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC0.3
Cap/Depr(3y)83.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.72%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
EPS Next Y122.95%
EPS Next 2Y63.97%
EPS Next 3Y39.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.45%
Sales Q2Q%-10.42%
Revenue Next Year-0.9%
Revenue Next 2Y1.94%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y87.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.09%
EBIT growth 5Y-26.27%
EBIT Next Year75.47%
EBIT Next 3Y38.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y210%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y50.7%
OCF growth 3Y-3.54%
OCF growth 5Y-8.85%