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SMARTOPTICS GROUP ASA (SMOP.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - OSL:SMOP - NO0011012502 - Common Stock

27.9 NOK
+0.5 (+1.82%)
Last: 11/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

SMOP gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 27 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. SMOP gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. SMOP is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings would make SMOP suitable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SMOP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SMOP had a positive cash flow from operations.
SMOP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SMOP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SMOP.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSMOP.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M

1.2 Ratios

SMOP has a better Return On Assets (6.60%) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
SMOP's Return On Equity of 12.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SMOP outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
SMOP has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: SMOP outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SMOP is significantly above the industry average of 10.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.33%) for SMOP is well below the 3 year average (16.03%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that SMOP had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.6%
ROE 12.69%
ROIC 11.33%
ROA(3y)12.93%
ROA(5y)10.67%
ROE(3y)21.31%
ROE(5y)18.25%
ROIC(3y)16.03%
ROIC(5y)13.72%
SMOP.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSMOP.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of SMOP (5.25%) is better than 62.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SMOP has grown nicely.
SMOP has a Operating Margin of 7.54%. This is in the better half of the industry: SMOP outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
SMOP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.17%, SMOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SMOP has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.54%
PM (TTM) 5.25%
GM 48.17%
OM growth 3Y-16.13%
OM growth 5Y13.58%
PM growth 3Y-2.02%
PM growth 5Y36.61%
GM growth 3Y4.06%
GM growth 5Y1.88%
SMOP.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSMOP.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SMOP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
SMOP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SMOP has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SMOP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SMOP.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingSMOP.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
SMOP.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSMOP.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.2 Solvency

SMOP has an Altman-Z score of 9.16. This indicates that SMOP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.16, SMOP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SMOP is 0.23, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SMOP, only 0.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SMOP (0.23) is better than 96.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that SMOP is not too dependend on debt financing.
SMOP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. SMOP outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.23
Altman-Z 9.16
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC8.57%
SMOP.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSMOP.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M

2.3 Liquidity

SMOP has a Current Ratio of 2.28. This indicates that SMOP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.28, SMOP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
SMOP has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that SMOP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SMOP (1.33) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 1.33
SMOP.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSMOP.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SMOP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.03%.
SMOP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.50%.
SMOP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.03%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.5%
Revenue growth 3Y6.56%
Revenue growth 5Y16.25%
Sales Q2Q%43.73%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 44.23% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 23.84% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-12.5%
EPS Next 2Y41.42%
EPS Next 3Y44.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.61%
Revenue Next 2Y24.52%
Revenue Next 3Y23.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
SMOP.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSMOP.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SMOP.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSMOP.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 90.00, the valuation of SMOP can be described as expensive.
SMOP's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.67, SMOP is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.63, SMOP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
SMOP's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
SMOP is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 31.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 90
Fwd PE 33.63
SMOP.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSMOP.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SMOP is valued a bit more expensive than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SMOP indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SMOP is more expensive than 74.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 54.35
EV/EBITDA 37.11
SMOP.OL Per share dataSMOP.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SMOP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SMOP's earnings are expected to grow with 44.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.42%
EPS Next 3Y44.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SMOP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.98%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.15, SMOP has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, SMOP has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.98%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A

5.3 Sustainability

SMOP pays out 171.52% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP171.52%
EPS Next 2Y41.42%
EPS Next 3Y44.23%
SMOP.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSMOP.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2M 4M 6M 8M
SMOP.OL Dividend Payout.SMOP.OL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SMOP.OL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SMARTOPTICS GROUP ASA

OSL:SMOP (11/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

27.9

+0.5 (+1.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners20.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.74B
Revenue(TTM)62.90M
Net Income(TTM)3.30M
Analysts82.86
Price Target26.52 (-4.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.98%
Yearly Dividend0.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP171.52%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 90
Fwd PE 33.63
P/S 4.28
P/FCF 54.35
P/OCF 33.8
P/B 10.35
P/tB 11.55
EV/EBITDA 37.11
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY1.11%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY2.97%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY1.84%
OCF(TTM)0.83
OCFY2.96%
SpS6.52
BVpS2.7
TBVpS2.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.6%
ROE 12.69%
ROCE 14.81%
ROIC 11.33%
ROICexc 11.33%
ROICexgc 12.37%
OM 7.54%
PM (TTM) 5.25%
GM 48.17%
FCFM 7.87%
ROA(3y)12.93%
ROA(5y)10.67%
ROE(3y)21.31%
ROE(5y)18.25%
ROIC(3y)16.03%
ROIC(5y)13.72%
ROICexc(3y)20.47%
ROICexc(5y)18.31%
ROICexgc(3y)21.49%
ROICexgc(5y)19.33%
ROCE(3y)20.96%
ROCE(5y)17.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.65%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.42%
OM growth 3Y-16.13%
OM growth 5Y13.58%
PM growth 3Y-2.02%
PM growth 5Y36.61%
GM growth 3Y4.06%
GM growth 5Y1.88%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.23
Debt/EBITDA 0.06
Cap/Depr 118.5%
Cap/Sales 4.79%
Interest Coverage 16.93
Cash Conversion 109.34%
Profit Quality 150%
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 9.16
F-Score5
WACC8.57%
ROIC/WACC1.32
Cap/Depr(3y)118.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.46%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.03%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-12.5%
EPS Next 2Y41.42%
EPS Next 3Y44.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.5%
Revenue growth 3Y6.56%
Revenue growth 5Y16.25%
Sales Q2Q%43.73%
Revenue Next Year26.61%
Revenue Next 2Y24.52%
Revenue Next 3Y23.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.64%
EBIT growth 5Y32.03%
EBIT Next Year70%
EBIT Next 3Y54.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y39.71%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y29.73%
OCF growth 3Y67.49%
OCF growth 5YN/A

SMARTOPTICS GROUP ASA / SMOP.OL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SMARTOPTICS GROUP ASA (SMOP.OL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to SMOP.OL.


What is the valuation status for SMOP stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to SMARTOPTICS GROUP ASA (SMOP.OL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of SMOP stock?

SMARTOPTICS GROUP ASA (SMOP.OL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of SMARTOPTICS GROUP ASA based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SMARTOPTICS GROUP ASA (SMOP.OL) is 90 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.35.


What is the financial health of SMARTOPTICS GROUP ASA (SMOP.OL) stock?

The financial health rating of SMARTOPTICS GROUP ASA (SMOP.OL) is 8 / 10.