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MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS (MPCC.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

OSL:MPCC - Euronext Oslo - NO0010791353 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK

16.06  -0.25 (-1.53%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall MPCC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MPCC against 19 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. MPCC scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MPCC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MPCC was profitable.
In the past year MPCC had a positive cash flow from operations.
MPCC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MPCC had a positive operating cash flow.
MPCC.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMPCC.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

MPCC's Return On Assets of 21.66% is amongst the best of the industry. MPCC outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 32.80%, MPCC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
MPCC has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MPCC outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MPCC is significantly above the industry average of 10.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.68%) for MPCC is well below the 3 year average (31.40%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MPCC had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.66%
ROE 32.8%
ROIC 17.68%
ROA(3y)33.72%
ROA(5y)22%
ROE(3y)45.54%
ROE(5y)29.17%
ROIC(3y)31.4%
ROIC(5y)N/A
MPCC.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMPCC.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 49.31%, MPCC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MPCC has remained more or less at the same level.
MPCC has a better Operating Margin (47.41%) than 94.74% of its industry peers.
MPCC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MPCC has a Gross Margin of 63.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: MPCC outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MPCC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 47.41%
PM (TTM) 49.31%
GM 63.07%
OM growth 3Y-8.22%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-0.01%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.61%
GM growth 5Y29.4%
MPCC.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMPCC.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MPCC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
MPCC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MPCC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MPCC is higher compared to a year ago.
MPCC.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingMPCC.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
MPCC.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMPCC.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

MPCC has an Altman-Z score of 3.07. This indicates that MPCC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.07, MPCC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
MPCC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MPCC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MPCC outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.07
ROIC/WACC2.07
WACC8.52%
MPCC.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMPCC.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that MPCC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MPCC has a Current ratio of 1.56. This is in the better half of the industry: MPCC outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
MPCC has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that MPCC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.49, MPCC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.49
MPCC.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMPCC.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MPCC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -34.52%.
Measured over the past 5 years, MPCC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.26% on average per year.
MPCC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -23.96%.
The Revenue has been growing by 23.97% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.52%
EPS 3Y7.26%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-36.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.96%
Revenue growth 3Y12.03%
Revenue growth 5Y23.97%
Sales Q2Q%-13.87%

3.2 Future

MPCC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -26.66% yearly.
MPCC is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -16.49% yearly.
EPS Next Y-21.48%
EPS Next 2Y-30.38%
EPS Next 3Y-26.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-16.49%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MPCC.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMPCC.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
MPCC.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMPCC.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.28, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MPCC.
63.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MPCC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MPCC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.99, the valuation of MPCC can be described as very cheap.
MPCC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.15. MPCC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.28
Fwd PE 5.99
MPCC.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMPCC.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MPCC is valued cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.83
MPCC.OL Per share dataMPCC.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of MPCC may justify a higher PE ratio.
MPCC's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.66% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.38%
EPS Next 3Y-26.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 26.22%, MPCC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 35.46, MPCC pays a better dividend. On top of this MPCC pays more dividend than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, MPCC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 26.22%

5.2 History

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

5.3 Sustainability

76.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MPCC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP76.63%
EPS Next 2Y-30.38%
EPS Next 3Y-26.66%
MPCC.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMPCC.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M
MPCC.OL Dividend Payout.MPCC.OL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MPCC.OL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS

OSL:MPCC (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

16.06

-0.25 (-1.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)05-22 2025-05-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-26 2025-08-26
Inst Owners26.6%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.13B
Analysts47.69
Price Target17.03 (6.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 26.22%
Yearly Dividend4.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP76.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.04%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)14.99%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.68%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)6.54%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)5.84%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.66%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)5.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.65%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)11.38%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.88%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.91%
PT rev (1m)-13.47%
PT rev (3m)-18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.28
Fwd PE 5.99
P/S 1.29
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2.16
P/B 0.86
P/tB 0.86
EV/EBITDA 2.83
EPS(TTM)4.89
EY30.45%
EPS(NY)2.68
Fwd EY16.69%
FCF(TTM)-1.87
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.43
OCFY46.29%
SpS12.41
BVpS18.66
TBVpS18.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.66%
ROE 32.8%
ROCE 22.96%
ROIC 17.68%
ROICexc 19.94%
ROICexgc 19.94%
OM 47.41%
PM (TTM) 49.31%
GM 63.07%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)33.72%
ROA(5y)22%
ROE(3y)45.54%
ROE(5y)29.17%
ROIC(3y)31.4%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)38.28%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)38.28%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)40.78%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.67%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.67%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-8.22%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-0.01%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.61%
GM growth 5Y29.4%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.91
Cap/Depr 570.11%
Cap/Sales 74.99%
Interest Coverage 25.42
Cash Conversion 98.89%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.49
Altman-Z 3.07
F-Score3
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC2.07
Cap/Depr(3y)315.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)223.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)42.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)32.99%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.52%
EPS 3Y7.26%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-36.42%
EPS Next Y-21.48%
EPS Next 2Y-30.38%
EPS Next 3Y-26.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.96%
Revenue growth 3Y12.03%
Revenue growth 5Y23.97%
Sales Q2Q%-13.87%
Revenue Next Year-5.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-16.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-38.45%
EBIT growth 3Y2.82%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-12.97%
EBIT Next 3Y-19.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-135.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-33.16%
OCF growth 3Y15.14%
OCF growth 5Y67.61%