MULTICONSULT ASA (MULTI.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:MULTI - Euronext Oslo - NO0010734338 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
MULTI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 44 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While MULTI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MULTI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally MULTI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make MULTI suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MULTI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MULTI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MULTI has been profitable.
MULTI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MULTI (11.05%) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MULTI (33.68%) is better than 84.09% of its industry peers.
MULTI has a better Return On Invested Capital (21.64%) than 88.64% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MULTI is significantly above the industry average of 10.92%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.87%) for MULTI is below the current ROIC(21.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | 33.68% | ||
| ROIC | 21.64% |
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
MULTI has a better Profit Margin (7.74%) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MULTI has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of MULTI (10.71%) is better than 79.55% of its industry peers.
MULTI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.74% | ||
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MULTI is creating value.
MULTI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MULTI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MULTI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.69 indicates that MULTI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MULTI has a better Altman-Z score (3.69) than 84.09% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MULTI is 1.74, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MULTI, only 1.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MULTI (1.74) is better than 79.55% of its industry peers.
MULTI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating MULTI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, MULTI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for MULTI, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC8.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.97 indicates that MULTI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MULTI has a Current ratio of 0.97. This is in the lower half of the industry: MULTI underperforms 65.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that MULTI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.78, MULTI is not doing good in the industry: 77.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MULTI does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 64.27% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, MULTI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 60.54% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 12.10% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.27%
EPS 3Y17.24%
EPS 5Y60.54%
EPS Q2Q%38.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.1%
Revenue growth 3Y12.28%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%-4.28%
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 6.43% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MULTI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.09%
EPS Next 2Y4.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.88%
Revenue Next 2Y5%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
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 13.19.
MULTI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MULTI is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.87. MULTI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
MULTI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.31.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MULTI.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.34, MULTI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MULTI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MULTI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MULTI is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
MULTI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.33
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y4.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MULTI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.88%, which is a nice return.
MULTI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.67. MULTI pays more dividend than 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
MULTI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.88% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MULTI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 39.77%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MULTI pays out 53.10% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of MULTI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP53.1%
EPS Next 2Y4.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%
OSL:MULTI (8/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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-3 (-1.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.59B
Analysts78.57
Price Target216.24 (7.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.88% |
Yearly Dividend8
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.77%
DP53.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(2)11.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(4)29.37%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)10.5%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)14.99%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)9.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.16%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.16%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.03%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.53%
PT rev (1m)1.44%
PT rev (3m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.32 | ||
| P/B | 4.52 | ||
| P/tB | 94.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.78 |
EPS(TTM)15.31
EY7.58%
EPS(NY)15.18
Fwd EY7.51%
FCF(TTM)20.81
FCFY10.3%
OCF(TTM)24.28
OCFY12.02%
SpS194.56
BVpS44.69
TBVpS2.15
PEG (NY)6.33
PEG (5Y)0.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | 33.68% | ||
| ROCE | 26.97% | ||
| ROIC | 21.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 58.09% | ||
| OM | 10.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.74% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 10.7% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.96%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.74 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 138.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
F-Score7
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC2.7
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)64.27%
EPS 3Y17.24%
EPS 5Y60.54%
EPS Q2Q%38.07%
EPS Next Y2.09%
EPS Next 2Y4.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.1%
Revenue growth 3Y12.28%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%-4.28%
Revenue Next Year2.88%
Revenue Next 2Y5%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y41.29%
EBIT growth 3Y13.93%
EBIT growth 5Y37.18%
EBIT Next Year35.86%
EBIT Next 3Y15.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y78.61%
FCF growth 3Y11.27%
FCF growth 5Y25.44%
OCF growth 1Y58.69%
OCF growth 3Y13.57%
OCF growth 5Y22.03%