TELENOR ASA (TEL.OL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
OSL:TEL • NO0010063308
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169.2 NOK
-1.1 (-0.65%)
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This TEL.OL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TEL.OL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year TEL was profitable.
- In the past year TEL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- TEL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years TEL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of TEL (3.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- TEL has a better Return On Equity (9.98%) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
- TEL's Return On Invested Capital of 8.18% is amongst the best of the industry. TEL outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
- TEL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.97%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.91%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.18%) for TEL is above the 3 year average (7.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.17% | ||
| ROE | 9.98% | ||
| ROIC | 8.18% |
ROA(3y)5.83%
ROA(5y)7.39%
ROE(3y)18.48%
ROE(5y)27.19%
ROIC(3y)7.97%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
1.3 Margins
- TEL has a better Profit Margin (9.19%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- TEL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- TEL's Operating Margin of 23.71% is amongst the best of the industry. TEL outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
- TEL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- TEL's Gross Margin of 77.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TEL outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
- TEL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.19% | ||
| GM | 77.47% |
OM growth 3Y-0.78%
OM growth 5Y1.02%
PM growth 3Y-46.02%
PM growth 5Y-9.3%
GM growth 3Y0.28%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
2. TEL.OL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TEL is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, TEL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for TEL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- TEL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.84 indicates that TEL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- TEL's Altman-Z score of 1.84 is amongst the best of the industry. TEL outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
- TEL has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.12. This is a neutral value as TEL would need 5.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of TEL (5.12) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the high side and indicates that TEL has dependencies on debt financing.
- TEL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TEL outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC6.58%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.69 indicates that TEL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.69, TEL is not doing good in the industry: 60.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that TEL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.67, TEL is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. TEL.OL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- TEL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.57%.
- Measured over the past years, TEL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.48% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -4.23% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, TEL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.57%
EPS 3Y-7.97%
EPS 5Y-5.48%
EPS Q2Q%44.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.14%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.95%
Sales Q2Q%-3.19%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, TEL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.26% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.54%
EPS Next 3Y11.02%
EPS Next 5Y12.26%
Revenue Next Year-2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.28%
Revenue Next 3Y0.21%
Revenue Next 5Y1.04%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. TEL.OL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.53, the valuation of TEL can be described as rather expensive.
- TEL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.78, TEL is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.25 indicates a rather expensive valuation of TEL.
- TEL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- TEL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TEL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: TEL is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TEL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- TEL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of TEL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.54%
EPS Next 3Y11.02%
5. TEL.OL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- TEL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.70%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.03, TEL pays a better dividend. On top of this TEL pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- TEL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of TEL has a limited annual growth rate of 2.13%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 186.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TEL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- TEL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP186.76%
EPS Next 2Y13.54%
EPS Next 3Y11.02%
TEL.OL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
OSL:TEL (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
169.2
-1.1 (-0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners35.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap231.52B
Revenue(TTM)76.55B
Net Income(TTM)7.03B
Analysts72.5
Price Target179.7 (6.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% |
Yearly Dividend9.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.13%
DP186.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-28%
Max EPS beat(2)8.75%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-28%
Max EPS beat(4)15.1%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)56.76%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)24.96%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)31.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.41%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.3%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.89%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.16%
PT rev (1m)0.17%
PT rev (3m)4.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.93%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.25 | ||
| P/S | 3.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.42 | ||
| P/B | 3.29 | ||
| P/tB | 6.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
EPS(TTM)8.24
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)9.81
Fwd EY5.8%
FCF(TTM)14.53
FCFY8.59%
OCF(TTM)22.82
OCFY13.49%
SpS55.94
BVpS51.51
TBVpS25.05
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number97.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.17% | ||
| ROE | 9.98% | ||
| ROCE | 10.35% | ||
| ROIC | 8.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.75% | ||
| OM | 23.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.19% | ||
| GM | 77.47% | ||
| FCFM | 25.98% |
ROA(3y)5.83%
ROA(5y)7.39%
ROE(3y)18.48%
ROE(5y)27.19%
ROIC(3y)7.97%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)8.82%
ROICexc(5y)9.05%
ROICexgc(3y)11.34%
ROICexgc(5y)11.72%
ROCE(3y)10.1%
ROCE(5y)10.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.16%
OM growth 3Y-0.78%
OM growth 5Y1.02%
PM growth 3Y-46.02%
PM growth 5Y-9.3%
GM growth 3Y0.28%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 282.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
F-Score5
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)76.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)20.41%
Profit Quality(3y)162.06%
Profit Quality(5y)402.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.57%
EPS 3Y-7.97%
EPS 5Y-5.48%
EPS Q2Q%44.07%
EPS Next Y19.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.54%
EPS Next 3Y11.02%
EPS Next 5Y12.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.14%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.95%
Sales Q2Q%-3.19%
Revenue Next Year-2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.28%
Revenue Next 3Y0.21%
Revenue Next 5Y1.04%
EBIT growth 1Y0.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.92%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.01%
EBIT Next Year87.86%
EBIT Next 3Y25.77%
EBIT Next 5Y16.64%
FCF growth 1Y9.87%
FCF growth 3Y9.22%
FCF growth 5Y-4.34%
OCF growth 1Y-0.82%
OCF growth 3Y-7.32%
OCF growth 5Y-6.55%
TELENOR ASA / TEL.OL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for TELENOR ASA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TEL.OL.
Can you provide the valuation status for TELENOR ASA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to TELENOR ASA (TEL.OL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of TEL stock?
TELENOR ASA (TEL.OL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for TELENOR ASA (TEL.OL) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TELENOR ASA (TEL.OL) is expected to grow by 19.03% in the next year.
Is the dividend of TELENOR ASA sustainable?
The dividend rating of TELENOR ASA (TEL.OL) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 186.76%.