NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Lisbon - ELI:NOS - PTZON0AM0006 - Common Stock
4.215 EUR
-0.04 (-1.06%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NOS. NOS was compared to 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While NOS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. NOS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- NOS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year NOS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years NOS has been profitable.
- NOS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- NOS's Return On Assets of 7.14% is amongst the best of the industry. NOS outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
- NOS has a better Return On Equity (24.06%) than 90.32% of its industry peers.
- NOS has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.18%) than 90.32% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NOS is in line with the industry average of 8.25%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (10.18%) for NOS is above the 3 year average (7.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.14% | ||
| ROE | 24.06% | ||
| ROIC | 10.18% |
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)5.43%
ROE(3y)21.67%
ROE(5y)17.95%
ROIC(3y)7.84%
ROIC(5y)7.63%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of NOS (14.18%) is better than 80.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NOS has grown nicely.
- NOS's Operating Margin of 16.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NOS outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NOS has remained more or less at the same level.
- NOS has a better Gross Margin (71.16%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
- NOS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.18% | ||
| GM | 71.16% |
OM growth 3Y3.9%
OM growth 5Y1.36%
PM growth 3Y16.78%
PM growth 5Y10.28%
GM growth 3Y2.11%
GM growth 5Y0.6%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NOS is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for NOS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NOS has less shares outstanding
- NOS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.50, we must say that NOS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of NOS (1.50) is better than 74.19% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NOS is 4.88, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NOS, 4.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- NOS's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.88 is amongst the best of the industry. NOS outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.30 is on the high side and indicates that NOS has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.30, NOS is doing worse than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.5 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC6.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- NOS has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that NOS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NOS has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: NOS underperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that NOS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.57, NOS is not doing good in the industry: 80.65% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- NOS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 51.43%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.44% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.36% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, NOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.07% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.43%
EPS 3Y23.41%
EPS 5Y14.44%
EPS Q2Q%30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.36%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y3.07%
Sales Q2Q%5.69%
3.2 Future
- NOS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -7.66% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NOS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-25.2%
EPS Next 2Y-15.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.99%
EPS Next 5Y-7.66%
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3Y3.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.57%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.95, the valuation of NOS can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NOS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- NOS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.02, the valuation of NOS can be described as very reasonable.
- 74.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NOS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.31. NOS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NOS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of NOS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as NOS's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y-15.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NOS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.52%, which is a nice return.
- NOS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.15. NOS pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, NOS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.52% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NOS decreases each year by -0.01%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 80.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NOS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- NOS's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP80.98%
EPS Next 2Y-15.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.99%
ELI:NOS (1/16/2026, 3:40:22 PM)
4.215
-0.04 (-1.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners13.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.17B
Revenue(TTM)1.78B
Net Income(TTM)253.04M
Analysts56.84
Price Target4.25 (0.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.52% |
Yearly Dividend0.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
DP80.98%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.7%
Min EPS beat(2)7.26%
Max EPS beat(2)36.14%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.7%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.08%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.01%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.46%
PT rev (1m)0.2%
PT rev (3m)1.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.78 | ||
| P/B | 2.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.53
EY12.57%
EPS(NY)0.38
Fwd EY9.08%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY16.36%
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY36.03%
SpS3.46
BVpS2.04
TBVpS-0.36
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number4.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.14% | ||
| ROE | 24.06% | ||
| ROCE | 11.51% | ||
| ROIC | 10.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.49% | ||
| OM | 16.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.18% | ||
| GM | 71.16% | ||
| FCFM | 19.9% |
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)5.43%
ROE(3y)21.67%
ROE(5y)17.95%
ROIC(3y)7.84%
ROIC(5y)7.63%
ROICexc(3y)7.88%
ROICexc(5y)7.76%
ROICexgc(3y)14.7%
ROICexgc(5y)14.69%
ROCE(3y)8.86%
ROCE(5y)8.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.64%
OM growth 3Y3.9%
OM growth 5Y1.36%
PM growth 3Y16.78%
PM growth 5Y10.28%
GM growth 3Y2.11%
GM growth 5Y0.6%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 23.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 140.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.5 |
F-Score6
WACC6.34%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)28.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.66%
Profit Quality(3y)131.24%
Profit Quality(5y)127.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.43%
EPS 3Y23.41%
EPS 5Y14.44%
EPS Q2Q%30%
EPS Next Y-25.2%
EPS Next 2Y-15.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.99%
EPS Next 5Y-7.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.36%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y3.07%
Sales Q2Q%5.69%
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3Y3.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.57%
EBIT growth 1Y18.08%
EBIT growth 3Y9.97%
EBIT growth 5Y4.47%
EBIT Next Year158.92%
EBIT Next 3Y37.38%
EBIT Next 5Y26.43%
FCF growth 1Y48.36%
FCF growth 3Y149.07%
FCF growth 5Y14.29%
OCF growth 1Y20.51%
OCF growth 3Y8.56%
OCF growth 5Y6.27%
NOS SGPS / NOS.LS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NOS.LS.
Can you provide the valuation status for NOS SGPS?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NOS SGPS (NOS.LS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NOS SGPS?
NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NOS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) is expected to decline by -25.2% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) stock?
The dividend rating of NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 80.98%.