SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:SCHA - Euronext Oslo - NO0003028904 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
SCHA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 66 industry peers in the Media industry. SCHA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SCHA is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SCHA had positive earnings in the past year.
SCHA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SCHA 4 years were profitable.
SCHA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SCHA has a better Return On Assets (32.31%) than 95.59% of its industry peers.
SCHA has a better Return On Equity (39.89%) than 92.65% of its industry peers.
SCHA's Return On Invested Capital of 2.09% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SCHA is outperformed by 69.12% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SCHA is significantly below the industry average of 8.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.09%) for SCHA is above the 3 year average (2.06%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.31% | ||
| ROE | 39.89% | ||
| ROIC | 2.09% |
ROA(3y)1.92%
ROA(5y)14.39%
ROE(3y)-1.98%
ROE(5y)16.93%
ROIC(3y)2.06%
ROIC(5y)2.64%
1.3 Margins
SCHA has a Profit Margin of 155.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCHA outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCHA has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.17%, SCHA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SCHA has a better Gross Margin (111.90%) than 97.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCHA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 155.64% | ||
| GM | 111.9% |
OM growth 3Y-1.54%
OM growth 5Y-3.72%
PM growth 3Y-18.04%
PM growth 5Y99.1%
GM growth 3Y-1.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SCHA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SCHA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SCHA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SCHA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SCHA has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.81. This is a neutral value as SCHA would need 5.81 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.81, SCHA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.53% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that SCHA is not too dependend on debt financing.
SCHA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHA outperforms 79.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.04 indicates that SCHA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.04, SCHA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.59% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.04 indicates that SCHA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.04, SCHA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 365.92% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 33.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 9.29% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue for SCHA have been decreasing by -15.28% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)365.92%
EPS 3Y75.21%
EPS 5Y33.81%
EPS Q2Q%-120.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.28%
Sales Q2Q%-46.89%
3.2 Future
SCHA is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -26.48% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SCHA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-81.01%
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SCHA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.01.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SCHA is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SCHA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.20), we can say SCHA is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 47.73, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SCHA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCHA is on the same level as its industry peers.
SCHA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCHA is valued a bit more expensive than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SCHA is valued a bit more expensive than 69.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 119.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SCHA may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SCHA's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.66%, SCHA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.85, SCHA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, SCHA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SCHA grows each year by 113.59%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)113.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
SCHA pays out 157.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of SCHA has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP157.84%
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
OSL:SCHA (5/12/2025, 4:19:51 PM)
340
+1.4 (+0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap79.53B
Analysts71.3
Price Target354.53 (4.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
Yearly Dividend89.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)113.59%
DP157.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1016.78%
Min EPS beat(2)545.98%
Max EPS beat(2)1487.57%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)375.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-514.8%
Max EPS beat(4)1487.57%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)55.15%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)7.91%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.96%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.24%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.96%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.76%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.46%
PT rev (1m)-5.39%
PT rev (3m)-8.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.73 | ||
| P/S | 9.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 119.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 55.23 | ||
| P/B | 2.45 | ||
| P/tB | 3.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.24 |
EPS(TTM)18.88
EY5.55%
EPS(NY)7.12
Fwd EY2.09%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY0.84%
OCF(TTM)6.16
OCFY1.81%
SpS35.59
BVpS138.87
TBVpS105.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.31% | ||
| ROE | 39.89% | ||
| ROCE | 2.71% | ||
| ROIC | 2.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.24% | ||
| OM | 12.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 155.64% | ||
| GM | 111.9% | ||
| FCFM | 8.02% |
ROA(3y)1.92%
ROA(5y)14.39%
ROE(3y)-1.98%
ROE(5y)16.93%
ROIC(3y)2.06%
ROIC(5y)2.64%
ROICexc(3y)2.28%
ROICexc(5y)2.84%
ROICexgc(3y)3.08%
ROICexgc(5y)3.81%
ROCE(3y)2.73%
ROCE(5y)3.46%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.98%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-40.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.02%
OM growth 3Y-1.54%
OM growth 5Y-3.72%
PM growth 3Y-18.04%
PM growth 5Y99.1%
GM growth 3Y-1.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 41.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 5.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)9.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)365.92%
EPS 3Y75.21%
EPS 5Y33.81%
EPS Q2Q%-120.87%
EPS Next Y-81.01%
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.28%
Sales Q2Q%-46.89%
Revenue Next Year-3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.4%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.43%
EBIT Next Year113.35%
EBIT Next 3Y48.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.06%
FCF growth 3Y-24.42%
FCF growth 5Y-19.17%
OCF growth 1Y-15.69%
OCF growth 3Y-16.77%
OCF growth 5Y-12.73%