MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS (MPCC.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:MPCC - Euronext Oslo - NO0010791353 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
MPCC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 20 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While MPCC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MPCC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MPCC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years MPCC 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MPCC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MPCC has a better Return On Assets (18.58%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
MPCC's Return On Equity of 30.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MPCC outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.78%, MPCC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MPCC is significantly above the industry average of 10.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.78%) 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.58% | ||
| ROE | 30.01% | ||
| ROIC | 14.78% |
ROA(3y)33.72%
ROA(5y)22%
ROE(3y)45.54%
ROE(5y)29.17%
ROIC(3y)31.4%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 48.03%, MPCC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MPCC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MPCC has a better Operating Margin (45.82%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
MPCC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 61.07%, MPCC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MPCC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 45.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 48.03% | ||
| GM | 61.07% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MPCC is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for MPCC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
MPCC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MPCC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.75 indicates that MPCC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MPCC's Altman-Z score of 2.75 is amongst the best of the industry. MPCC outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
MPCC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MPCC (0.48) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.68 indicates that MPCC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MPCC (2.68) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
MPCC has a Quick Ratio of 2.61. This indicates that MPCC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MPCC's Quick ratio of 2.61 is amongst the best of the industry. MPCC outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MPCC have decreased strongly by -34.52% in the last year.
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 -23.32%.
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)-23.32%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.29, the valuation of MPCC can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MPCC indicates a rather cheap valuation: MPCC is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MPCC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.21, 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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.70, MPCC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MPCC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MPCC is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MPCC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as MPCC's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.38%
EPS Next 3Y-26.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 24.57%, MPCC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 35.99, MPCC pays a better dividend. On top of this MPCC pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MPCC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 24.57% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
74.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MPCC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP74.56%
EPS Next 2Y-30.38%
EPS Next 3Y-26.66%
OSL:MPCC (7/2/2025, 4:19:50 PM)
15.82
+0.18 (+1.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners24.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.02B
Analysts47.69
Price Target16.12 (1.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 24.57% |
Yearly Dividend4.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP74.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)1.1%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)1.96%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.18%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.73%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)8.48%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.58%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)5.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.76%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.31%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.4%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.71%
PT rev (1m)-5.39%
PT rev (3m)-18.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.99 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.96 |
EPS(TTM)4.81
EY30.4%
EPS(NY)2.64
Fwd EY16.68%
FCF(TTM)-2.47
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.99
OCFY44.15%
SpS11.76
BVpS18.82
TBVpS18.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.58% | ||
| ROE | 30.01% | ||
| ROCE | 19.2% | ||
| ROIC | 14.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.97% | ||
| OM | 45.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 48.03% | ||
| GM | 61.07% | ||
| 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 621.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 80.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 22.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
F-Score4
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.67
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)-23.32%
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-36.15%
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-132.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-36.18%
OCF growth 3Y15.14%
OCF growth 5Y67.61%