MPC CONTAINER SHIPS AS (MPCC.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:MPCC - NO0010791353 - Common Stock
16.26 NOK
+0.25 (+1.53%)
Overall MPCC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MPCC against 18 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.
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 Return On Assets of 18.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MPCC outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MPCC (30.09%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.95%, MPCC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MPCC is significantly above the industry average of 9.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (31.40%) for MPCC is well above the current ROIC(13.95%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of MPCC (49.90%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MPCC has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 45.02%, MPCC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
MPCC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MPCC (60.84%) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MPCC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, MPCC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MPCC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MPCC has an Altman-Z score of 2.66. 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 2.66, MPCC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% 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 (0.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC8.99%
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 has a Current ratio of 2.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. MPCC outperforms 88.89% 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 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MPCC have decreased strongly by -30.62% in the last year.
MPCC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.26% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MPCC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.28% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 23.97% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -32.83% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -7.95% on average over the next years.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.51, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MPCC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MPCC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.29. MPCC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.35, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MPCC.
MPCC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MPCC is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
MPCC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MPCC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MPCC is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MPCC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MPCC's earnings are expected to decrease with -44.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-25.43%
EPS Next 3Y-44.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 21.48%, MPCC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 35.19, MPCC pays a better dividend. On top of this MPCC pays more dividend than 88.89% 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 21.48% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
62.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MPCC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP62.43%
EPS Next 2Y-25.43%
EPS Next 3Y-44.2%
OSL:MPCC (10/17/2025, 4:19:56 PM)
16.26
+0.25 (+1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.21B
Analysts43.33
Price Target16.35 (0.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 21.48% |
Yearly Dividend4.65
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)0%
PT rev (3m)1.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.36 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.34 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.73 |
EPS(TTM)4.63
EY28.47%
EPS(NY)3.04
Fwd EY18.7%
FCF(TTM)-1.83
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY42.69%
SpS11.97
BVpS19.86
TBVpS19.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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 Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 2.66 |
F-Score4
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC1.55
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%