SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:SCHA - Euronext Oslo - NO0003028904 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Overall SCHA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SCHA against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. SCHA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SCHA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SCHA was profitable.
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 Return On Equity of 39.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCHA outperforms 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 8.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.06%) for SCHA is below the current ROIC(2.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
The Profit Margin of SCHA (155.64%) is better than 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.
SCHA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SCHA's Gross Margin of 111.90% is amongst the best of the industry. SCHA outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
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
SCHA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SCHA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
SCHA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SCHA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of SCHA is 5.81, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SCHA, 5.81 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
SCHA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SCHA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11. This is in the better half 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.
SCHA has a better Current ratio (3.04) than 95.59% of its industry peers.
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 has a Quick ratio of 3.04. This is amongst the best in 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 365.92% over the past year.
SCHA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.81% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.29% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, SCHA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -15.28% on average per year.
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.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.01, the valuation of SCHA can be described as rather expensive.
SCHA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. SCHA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.70, SCHA is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SCHA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SCHA is more expensive than 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SCHA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SCHA is more expensive than 69.12% of the companies listed 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 4.99.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.66, SCHA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SCHA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 113.59%!
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%