MULTICONSULT ASA (MULTI.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:MULTI - NO0010734338 - Common Stock
162 NOK
-7.5 (-4.42%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MULTI. MULTI was compared to 46 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While MULTI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MULTI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. MULTI also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes MULTI very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MULTI was profitable.
In the past year MULTI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MULTI has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MULTI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.94%, MULTI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 30.92%, MULTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MULTI (18.02%) is better than 80.43% of its industry peers.
MULTI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.87%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.02%) for MULTI is above the 3 year average (17.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.94% | ||
| ROE | 30.92% | ||
| ROIC | 18.02% |
ROA(3y)9.77%
ROA(5y)9.24%
ROE(3y)31.65%
ROE(5y)30.95%
ROIC(3y)17.87%
ROIC(5y)18.01%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of MULTI (6.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MULTI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MULTI has a Operating Margin (8.18%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MULTI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.24% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.47%
OM growth 5Y25.39%
PM growth 3Y7.84%
PM growth 5Y49.91%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MULTI is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for MULTI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MULTI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
MULTI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MULTI has an Altman-Z score of 3.20. This indicates that MULTI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MULTI has a better Altman-Z score (3.20) than 84.78% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MULTI is 2.61, which is a good value as it means it would take MULTI, 2.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MULTI (2.61) is better than 76.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that MULTI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MULTI (0.66) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACC2.29
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that MULTI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MULTI (0.93) is worse than 78.26% of its industry peers.
MULTI has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that MULTI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MULTI has a Quick ratio of 0.62. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MULTI underperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MULTI have decreased strongly by -14.80% in the last year.
MULTI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 60.54% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MULTI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.81% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.8%
EPS 3Y17.24%
EPS 5Y60.54%
EPS Q2Q%-72.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.81%
Revenue growth 3Y12.28%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.63%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MULTI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.88% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.6%
EPS Next 2Y1.97%
EPS Next 3Y3.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MULTI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.21.
MULTI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MULTI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.03), we can say MULTI is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.15, the valuation of MULTI can be described as very reasonable.
63.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MULTI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MULTI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MULTI.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MULTI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of MULTI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.23
EPS Next 2Y1.97%
EPS Next 3Y3.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.87%, MULTI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of MULTI dropped by -21.74% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, MULTI pays a better dividend. On top of this MULTI pays more dividend than 95.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, MULTI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.87% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MULTI grows each year by 39.77%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
80.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MULTI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MULTI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP80.27%
EPS Next 2Y1.97%
EPS Next 3Y3.88%
OSL:MULTI (11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
162
-7.5 (-4.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.48B
Revenue(TTM)5.53B
Net Income(TTM)345.16M
Analysts80
Price Target210.89 (30.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.87% |
Yearly Dividend8
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.77%
DP80.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-37.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.36%
Max EPS beat(2)-29.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.36%
Max EPS beat(4)11.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.55%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.41%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.57%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.55%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.74%
PT rev (1m)-0.72%
PT rev (3m)-2.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.43 | ||
| P/B | 4.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.27 |
EPS(TTM)11.4
EY7.04%
EPS(NY)14.53
Fwd EY8.97%
FCF(TTM)16.35
FCFY10.09%
OCF(TTM)19.23
OCFY11.87%
SpS199.9
BVpS40.35
TBVpS-2.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.23
Graham Number101.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.94% | ||
| ROE | 30.92% | ||
| ROCE | 22.46% | ||
| ROIC | 18.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 46.08% | ||
| OM | 8.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.24% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 8.18% |
ROA(3y)9.77%
ROA(5y)9.24%
ROE(3y)31.65%
ROE(5y)30.95%
ROIC(3y)17.87%
ROIC(5y)18.01%
ROICexc(3y)19.57%
ROICexc(5y)20.24%
ROICexgc(3y)47.98%
ROICexgc(5y)44.37%
ROCE(3y)22.28%
ROCE(5y)22.46%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.96%
ROICexgc growth 5Y40.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y27.28%
OM growth 3Y1.47%
OM growth 5Y25.39%
PM growth 3Y7.84%
PM growth 5Y49.91%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
F-Score6
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC2.29
Cap/Depr(3y)33.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)27.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.33%
Profit Quality(3y)136.9%
Profit Quality(5y)169.32%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.8%
EPS 3Y17.24%
EPS 5Y60.54%
EPS Q2Q%-72.95%
EPS Next Y-8.6%
EPS Next 2Y1.97%
EPS Next 3Y3.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.81%
Revenue growth 3Y12.28%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.63%
Revenue Next Year2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.98%
EBIT growth 3Y13.93%
EBIT growth 5Y37.18%
EBIT Next Year31.23%
EBIT Next 3Y15.55%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-15.45%
FCF growth 3Y11.27%
FCF growth 5Y25.44%
OCF growth 1Y-11.21%
OCF growth 3Y13.57%
OCF growth 5Y22.03%
MULTICONSULT ASA / MULTI.OL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MULTI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MULTI.OL.
What is the valuation status for MULTI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MULTICONSULT ASA (MULTI.OL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is MULTICONSULT ASA (MULTI.OL) stock?
MULTICONSULT ASA (MULTI.OL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of MULTICONSULT ASA based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MULTICONSULT ASA (MULTI.OL) is 14.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.01.
How sustainable is the dividend of MULTICONSULT ASA (MULTI.OL) stock?
The dividend rating of MULTICONSULT ASA (MULTI.OL) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 80.27%.