MULTICONSULT ASA (MULTI.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:MULTI - NO0010734338 - Common Stock
178.5 NOK
+0.5 (+0.28%)
Overall MULTI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MULTI against 42 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally MULTI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make MULTI a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MULTI was profitable.
MULTI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MULTI has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MULTI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MULTI's Return On Assets of 8.94% is amongst the best of the industry. MULTI outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MULTI (30.92%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
MULTI's Return On Invested Capital of 18.02% is amongst the best of the industry. MULTI outperforms 83.33% 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 10.69%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.87%) for MULTI is below the current ROIC(18.02%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.24%, MULTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MULTI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.18%, MULTI is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
MULTI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
MULTI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MULTI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
MULTI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MULTI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MULTI has an Altman-Z score of 3.26. This indicates that MULTI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MULTI (3.26) is better than 80.95% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.61, MULTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
MULTI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating MULTI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.66, MULTI is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.26 |
ROIC/WACC2.29
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
MULTI has a Current 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 worse Current ratio (0.93) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.62 indicates that MULTI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MULTI's Quick ratio of 0.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MULTI is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MULTI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.80%.
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 been growing slightly by 7.81% in the past 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.52% on average over the next years.
MULTI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.38%
EPS Next 2Y2.15%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.86%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.77%
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 15.66, the valuation of MULTI can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MULTI.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MULTI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.06), we can say MULTI is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.25, the valuation of MULTI can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MULTI is on the same level as its industry peers.
MULTI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MULTI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MULTI is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MULTI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y2.15%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MULTI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.62%, which is a nice return.
MULTI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.58. MULTI pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, MULTI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.62% |
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
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 2Y2.15%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
OSL:MULTI (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
178.5
+0.5 (+0.28%)
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 Cap4.94B
Analysts80
Price Target212.42 (19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.62% |
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)-1.77%
PT rev (3m)-1.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.28 | ||
| P/B | 4.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.62 |
EPS(TTM)11.4
EY6.39%
EPS(NY)14.58
Fwd EY8.17%
FCF(TTM)16.35
FCFY9.16%
OCF(TTM)19.23
OCFY10.77%
SpS199.9
BVpS40.35
TBVpS-2.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
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%
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-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 | 3.26 |
F-Score6
WACC7.88%
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-6.38%
EPS Next 2Y2.15%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.81%
Revenue growth 3Y12.28%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.63%
Revenue Next Year2.86%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.98%
EBIT growth 3Y13.93%
EBIT growth 5Y37.18%
EBIT Next Year35.86%
EBIT Next 3Y15.37%
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%