VEND MARKETPLACES ASA CL-B (VENDB.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:VENDB - Euronext Oslo - NO0010736879 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VENDB. VENDB was compared to 63 industry peers in the Media industry. While VENDB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VENDB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VENDB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VENDB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years VENDB 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years VENDB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 32.89%, VENDB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VENDB has a better Return On Equity (41.31%) than 98.41% of its industry peers.
VENDB has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.33%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VENDB underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VENDB is significantly below the industry average of 7.76%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.06%) for VENDB is below the current ROIC(2.33%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.89% | ||
| ROE | 41.31% | ||
| ROIC | 2.33% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 148.96%, VENDB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VENDB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VENDB has a better Operating Margin (12.67%) than 84.13% of its industry peers.
VENDB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VENDB (110.75%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
VENDB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 148.96% | ||
| GM | 110.75% |
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 VENDB is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VENDB has more shares outstanding
VENDB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VENDB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
VENDB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.03. This is a neutral value as VENDB would need 4.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VENDB's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VENDB outperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that VENDB is not too dependend on debt financing.
VENDB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.13) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
VENDB has a Current Ratio of 2.61. This indicates that VENDB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.61, VENDB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.83% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.61 indicates that VENDB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VENDB has a better Quick ratio (2.61) than 96.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VENDB 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, VENDB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.81% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VENDB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -43.92% in the last year.
The Revenue for VENDB 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)-43.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.28%
Sales Q2Q%-13.18%
3.2 Future
VENDB is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -26.24% yearly.
VENDB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-80.82%
EPS Next 2Y-45.43%
EPS Next 3Y-26.24%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.74 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VENDB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VENDB is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VENDB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say VENDB is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 46.58, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VENDB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VENDB is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. VENDB is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 46.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.02% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VENDB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VENDB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.25% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 83.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VENDB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VENDB's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.24% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y-45.43%
EPS Next 3Y-26.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.62%, VENDB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
VENDB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.70.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, VENDB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VENDB 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
171.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VENDB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
VENDB's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP171.21%
EPS Next 2Y-45.43%
EPS Next 3Y-26.24%
OSL:VENDB (6/19/2025, 4:19:26 PM)
335
-2.2 (-0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap78.36B
Analysts71.67
Price Target348.15 (3.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
Yearly Dividend89.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)113.59%
DP171.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-590.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-1721.07%
Max EPS beat(2)539.71%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)68.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-1721.07%
Max EPS beat(4)1472.16%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-145.94%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-132.16%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-110.88%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.73%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.48%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.12%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.26%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 46.58 | ||
| P/S | 9.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 83.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 47.84 | ||
| P/B | 2.71 | ||
| P/tB | 3.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.31 |
EPS(TTM)18.88
EY5.64%
EPS(NY)7.19
Fwd EY2.15%
FCF(TTM)4.01
FCFY1.2%
OCF(TTM)7
OCFY2.09%
SpS34.28
BVpS123.61
TBVpS90.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.89% | ||
| ROE | 41.31% | ||
| ROCE | 3.02% | ||
| ROIC | 2.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.62% | ||
| OM | 12.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 148.96% | ||
| GM | 110.75% | ||
| FCFM | 11.71% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 7.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC0.28
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-80.82%
EPS Next 2Y-45.43%
EPS Next 3Y-26.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-43.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.28%
Sales Q2Q%-13.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-29.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.4%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.43%
EBIT Next Year112.34%
EBIT Next 3Y49.42%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y26.21%
FCF growth 3Y-24.42%
FCF growth 5Y-19.17%
OCF growth 1Y-7.04%
OCF growth 3Y-16.77%
OCF growth 5Y-12.73%