SFL CORP LTD (SFL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SFL • BMG7738W1064

Current stock price

10.97 USD
+0.04 (+0.37%)
At close:
10.89 USD
-0.08 (-0.73%)
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This SFL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SFL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SFL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year SFL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • SFL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • SFL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SFL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSFL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M

1.2 Ratios

  • SFL's Return On Assets of -0.73% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SFL is outperformed by 68.42% of its industry peers.
  • SFL's Return On Equity of -2.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SFL is outperformed by 67.46% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SFL (4.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SFL is significantly below the industry average of 23.10%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.73%
ROE -2.75%
ROIC 4.8%
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)2.94%
ROE(3y)5.63%
ROE(5y)10.44%
ROIC(3y)6.2%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
SFL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSFL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.27%, SFL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SFL has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.83%, SFL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SFL has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.27%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 58.83%
OM growth 3Y-14.7%
OM growth 5Y-9.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.47%
GM growth 5Y-2.56%
SFL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSFL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. SFL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SFL is creating some value.
  • SFL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SFL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • SFL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
SFL Yearly Shares OutstandingSFL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M
SFL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSFL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • SFL has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.68. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SFL would need 11.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • SFL's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SFL outperforms 53.11% of its industry peers.
  • SFL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • SFL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.04) than 78.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.04
Debt/FCF 11.68
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC6.17%
SFL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSFL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SFL has a Current Ratio of 0.36. This is a bad value and indicates that SFL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of SFL (0.36) is worse than 87.56% of its industry peers.
  • SFL has a Quick Ratio of 0.36. This is a bad value and indicates that SFL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.36, SFL is doing worse than 86.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.36
Quick Ratio 0.36
SFL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSFL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. SFL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • SFL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -89.11%.
  • Measured over the past years, SFL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -58.95% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, SFL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -18.95% in the last year.
  • SFL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-89.11%
EPS 3Y-58.95%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.95%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y9.25%
Sales Q2Q%-23.39%

3.2 Future

  • SFL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 111.81% yearly.
  • SFL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y-21.04%
EPS Next 2Y96.38%
EPS Next 3Y111.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.87%
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 accelerating.
  • 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.
SFL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSFL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M
SFL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSFL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. SFL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • SFL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 99.73.
  • SFL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SFL is more expensive than 66.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21, SFL is valued quite expensively.
  • SFL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 126.30.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SFL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.16% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SFL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say SFL is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 99.73
Fwd PE 126.3
SFL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSFL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • SFL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SFL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.63
EV/EBITDA 9.17
SFL Per share dataSFL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as SFL's earnings are expected to grow with 111.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y96.38%
EPS Next 3Y111.82%

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5. SFL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.55%, SFL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, SFL pays a better dividend. On top of this SFL pays more dividend than 87.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, SFL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.55%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SFL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.30%.
  • SFL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
SFL Yearly Dividends per shareSFL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of SFL are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SFL will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • SFL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-473.35%
EPS Next 2Y96.38%
EPS Next 3Y111.82%
SFL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSFL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M

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SFL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

SFL CORP LTD

NYSE:SFL (4/6/2026, 8:08:19 PM)

After market: 10.89 -0.08 (-0.73%)

10.97

+0.04 (+0.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners43.41%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.46B
Revenue(TTM)733.04M
Net Income(TTM)-26.43M
Analysts80
Price Target10.63 (-3.1%)
Short Float %4.07%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.55%
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.3%
DP-473.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-12
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)136.14%
Min EPS beat(2)106.27%
Max EPS beat(2)166.01%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)109.82%
Min EPS beat(4)0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)166.01%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)835.44%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)571.1%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)441.03%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.65%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.65%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.58%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.05%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.42%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 99.73
Fwd PE 126.3
P/S 1.99
P/FCF 6.63
P/OCF 5.02
P/B 1.52
P/tB 1.52
EV/EBITDA 9.17
EPS(TTM)0.11
EY1%
EPS(NY)0.09
Fwd EY0.79%
FCF(TTM)1.65
FCFY15.08%
OCF(TTM)2.18
OCFY19.92%
SpS5.52
BVpS7.24
TBVpS7.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.73%
ROE -2.75%
ROCE 6.08%
ROIC 4.8%
ROICexc 5.07%
ROICexgc 5.07%
OM 24.27%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 58.83%
FCFM 29.97%
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)2.94%
ROE(3y)5.63%
ROE(5y)10.44%
ROIC(3y)6.2%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
ROICexc(3y)6.59%
ROICexc(5y)6.67%
ROICexgc(3y)6.59%
ROICexgc(5y)6.67%
ROCE(3y)7.85%
ROCE(5y)7.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.06%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.42%
OM growth 3Y-14.7%
OM growth 5Y-9.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.47%
GM growth 5Y-2.56%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.04
Debt/FCF 11.68
Debt/EBITDA 4.65
Cap/Depr 28.95%
Cap/Sales 9.62%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 68.85%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.36
Quick Ratio 0.36
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score3
WACC6.17%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)140.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)232.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)63.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-89.11%
EPS 3Y-58.95%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
EPS Next Y-21.04%
EPS Next 2Y96.38%
EPS Next 3Y111.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.95%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y9.25%
Sales Q2Q%-23.39%
Revenue Next Year-8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-40.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.13%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.58%
EBIT Next Year146.98%
EBIT Next 3Y44.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y179.88%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-0.17%
OCF growth 1Y-21.55%
OCF growth 3Y-6.51%
OCF growth 5Y0.97%

SFL CORP LTD / SFL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SFL CORP LTD (SFL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to SFL.


What is the valuation status for SFL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SFL CORP LTD (SFL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is SFL CORP LTD (SFL) stock?

SFL CORP LTD (SFL) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of SFL CORP LTD (SFL) stock?

The financial health rating of SFL CORP LTD (SFL) is 1 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of SFL CORP LTD (SFL) stock?

The dividend rating of SFL CORP LTD (SFL) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -473.35%.