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

Europe - OSL:MPCC - NO0010791353 - Common Stock

17.76 NOK
+0.39 (+2.22%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MPCC. MPCC was compared to 17 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 it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MPCC had positive earnings in the past year.
MPCC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MPCC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MPCC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 has a better Return On Assets (18.14%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 30.09%, MPCC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
MPCC has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MPCC outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MPCC is significantly above the industry average of 9.32%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.95%) 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 18.14%
ROE 30.09%
ROIC 13.95%
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 49.90%, MPCC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% 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 (45.02%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MPCC has declined.
MPCC has a Gross Margin of 60.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: MPCC outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MPCC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 45.02%
PM (TTM) 49.9%
GM 60.84%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MPCC is creating value.
MPCC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MPCC has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2.72. This is not the best score and indicates that MPCC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.72, MPCC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
MPCC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MPCC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MPCC outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.72
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC9.11%
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

MPCC has a Current Ratio of 2.96. This indicates that MPCC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MPCC's Current ratio of 2.96 is amongst the best of the industry. MPCC outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
MPCC has a Quick Ratio of 2.92. This indicates that MPCC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.92, MPCC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.96
Quick Ratio 2.92
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

The earnings per share for MPCC have decreased strongly by -30.62% 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 -14.28%.
Measured over the past years, MPCC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 23.97% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.62%
EPS 3Y7.26%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-15.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.28%
Revenue growth 3Y12.03%
Revenue growth 5Y23.97%
Sales Q2Q%5.33%

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 -32.83% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MPCC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -7.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-21.86%
EPS Next 2Y-25.43%
EPS Next 3Y-44.2%
EPS Next 5Y-32.83%
Revenue Next Year-7.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-15.01%
Revenue Next 5Y-7.95%

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 decreasing.
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.
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 2028 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 2028 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.79, the valuation of MPCC can be described as very cheap.
MPCC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MPCC is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
MPCC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
MPCC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.79.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MPCC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MPCC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 32.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.79
Fwd PE 5.79
MPCC.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMPCC.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MPCC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.9
MPCC.OL Per share dataMPCC.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

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 -44.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-25.43%
EPS Next 3Y-44.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MPCC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 19.08%, which is a nice return.
MPCC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 10.78. MPCC pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
MPCC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 19.08%

5.2 History

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

5.3 Sustainability

MPCC pays out 62.43% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP62.43%
EPS Next 2Y-25.43%
EPS Next 3Y-44.2%
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 (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

17.76

+0.39 (+2.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)08-26 2025-08-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-27 2025-11-27
Inst Owners21.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.88B
Revenue(TTM)527.38M
Net Income(TTM)263.16M
Analysts43.33
Price Target16.59 (-6.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 19.08%
Yearly Dividend4.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP62.43%
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)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)1.1%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.98%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.59%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)10.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.59%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)5.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.59%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.63%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.54%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.58%
PT rev (1m)1.46%
PT rev (3m)2.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.79
Fwd PE 5.79
P/S 1.47
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2.53
P/B 0.89
P/tB 0.89
EV/EBITDA 2.9
EPS(TTM)4.68
EY26.35%
EPS(NY)3.07
Fwd EY17.29%
FCF(TTM)-1.85
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.01
OCFY39.45%
SpS12.09
BVpS20.04
TBVpS20.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number45.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.14%
ROE 30.09%
ROCE 18.12%
ROIC 13.95%
ROICexc 19.06%
ROICexgc 19.06%
OM 45.02%
PM (TTM) 49.9%
GM 60.84%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.67%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.38
Cap/Depr 543.72%
Cap/Sales 73.29%
Interest Coverage 13.34
Cash Conversion 99.12%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.96
Quick Ratio 2.92
Altman-Z 2.72
F-Score4
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC1.53
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)-30.62%
EPS 3Y7.26%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-15.38%
EPS Next Y-21.86%
EPS Next 2Y-25.43%
EPS Next 3Y-44.2%
EPS Next 5Y-32.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.28%
Revenue growth 3Y12.03%
Revenue growth 5Y23.97%
Sales Q2Q%5.33%
Revenue Next Year-7.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-15.01%
Revenue Next 5Y-7.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.86%
EBIT growth 3Y2.82%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year13.57%
EBIT Next 3Y-18.61%
EBIT Next 5Y-10.74%
FCF growth 1Y-125.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-40.75%
OCF growth 3Y15.14%
OCF growth 5Y67.61%

MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS / MPCC.OL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MPCC.OL.


What is the valuation status for MPCC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS (MPCC.OL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS?

MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS (MPCC.OL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS?

The financial health rating of MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS (MPCC.OL) is 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS (MPCC.OL) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS (MPCC.OL) is expected to decline by -21.86% in the next year.