SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:SCHA - NO0003028904 - Common Stock
340 NOK
+1.4 (+0.41%)
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.
SCHA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SCHA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 32.31%, SCHA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 39.89%, SCHA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.65% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.09%, SCHA is not doing good in the industry: 69.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SCHA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.59%.
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.
SCHA has a better Operating Margin (12.17%) than 77.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCHA has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 111.90%, SCHA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SCHA has more shares outstanding
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.
SCHA's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHA outperforms 48.53% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that SCHA is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SCHA (0.11) is better than 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.
SCHA has a Quick Ratio of 3.04. This indicates that SCHA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SCHA's Quick ratio of 3.04 is amongst the best of the industry. SCHA outperforms 95.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SCHA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 365.92%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, SCHA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.81% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -26.48% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.20% on average over the next years.
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
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.01, SCHA is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SCHA.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SCHA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), 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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SCHA.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.35. SCHA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| 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 the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
SCHA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SCHA is 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.
SCHA's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.48% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SCHA has a yearly dividend return of 0.66%, which is pretty low.
SCHA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.19.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.66, SCHA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
| 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
157.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SCHA. 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
Revenue(TTM)8.32B
Net Income(TTM)12.96B
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
Graham NumberN/A
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.98%
ROICexgc 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%
SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A / SCHA.OL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SCHA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SCHA.OL.
Can you provide the valuation status for SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of SCHA stock?
SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) is 18.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.45.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) is expected to decline by -81.01% in the next year.