YARA INTERNATIONAL ASA (YAR.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:YAR - Euronext Oslo - NO0010208051 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Taking everything into account, YAR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. YAR was compared to 69 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. YAR has an average financial health and profitability rating. YAR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
YAR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year YAR had a positive cash flow from operations.
YAR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years YAR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
YAR has a Return On Assets (1.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
YAR has a Return On Equity of 3.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: YAR outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.87%, YAR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for YAR is above the industry average of 6.66%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.85% | ||
| ROE | 3.86% | ||
| ROIC | 6.87% |
ROA(3y)5.28%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)11.06%
ROE(5y)9.6%
ROIC(3y)10.26%
ROIC(5y)9.83%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of YAR (2.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of YAR has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.91%, YAR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of YAR has declined.
YAR's Gross Margin of 27.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. YAR outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of YAR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.05% | ||
| GM | 27.32% |
OM growth 3Y-15.9%
OM growth 5Y-3.81%
PM growth 3Y-66.57%
PM growth 5Y-53.53%
GM growth 3Y-0.02%
GM growth 5Y-0.33%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), YAR is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, YAR has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
YAR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, YAR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
YAR has an Altman-Z score of 2.78. This is not the best score and indicates that YAR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
YAR's Altman-Z score of 2.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YAR outperforms 68.12% of its industry peers.
YAR has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.76. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as YAR would need 8.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
YAR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.76. This is in the better half of the industry: YAR outperforms 62.32% of its industry peers.
YAR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating YAR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.52, YAR is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.39%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.90 indicates that YAR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
YAR has a Current ratio (1.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that YAR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of YAR (0.96) is worse than 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
YAR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 175.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, YAR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -11.01% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.88% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.52% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)175%
EPS 3Y-22.66%
EPS 5Y-11.01%
EPS Q2Q%380.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y1.52%
Sales Q2Q%10.55%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, YAR will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -11.73% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y76.67%
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y17.28%
EPS Next 5Y-11.73%
Revenue Next Year6.33%
Revenue Next 2Y2.5%
Revenue Next 3Y2.43%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.73, the valuation of YAR can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, YAR is valued a bit cheaper than 72.46% of the companies in the same industry.
YAR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.54, the valuation of YAR can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, YAR is valued a bit cheaper than 68.12% of the companies in the same industry.
YAR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
82.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than YAR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, YAR is valued a bit cheaper than 71.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
YAR's earnings are expected to grow with 17.28% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y17.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
YAR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.33%.
YAR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.00.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.33, YAR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
5.2 History
The dividend of YAR decreases each year by -8.80%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
YAR pays out 41.38% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of YAR has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP41.38%
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y17.28%
OSL:YAR (6/19/2025, 2:57:59 PM)
395.85
-0.85 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap100.83B
Analysts57.86
Price Target363.18 (-8.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
Yearly Dividend4.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.8%
DP41.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.21%
Max EPS beat(2)37.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)19.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-47.21%
Max EPS beat(4)50.14%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)40.78%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)23.78%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)11.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.1%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.97%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.46%
PT rev (1m)0.39%
PT rev (3m)2.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.54 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.51 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 1.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.39 |
EPS(TTM)25.16
EY6.36%
EPS(NY)31.56
Fwd EY7.97%
FCF(TTM)18.23
FCFY4.61%
OCF(TTM)60.82
OCFY15.36%
SpS553.35
BVpS293.05
TBVpS260.07
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.85% | ||
| ROE | 3.86% | ||
| ROCE | 8.99% | ||
| ROIC | 6.87% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.58% | ||
| OM | 7.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.05% | ||
| GM | 27.32% | ||
| FCFM | 3.29% |
ROA(3y)5.28%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)11.06%
ROE(5y)9.6%
ROIC(3y)10.26%
ROIC(5y)9.83%
ROICexc(3y)11.17%
ROICexc(5y)10.65%
ROICexgc(3y)12.02%
ROICexgc(5y)11.5%
ROCE(3y)13.48%
ROCE(5y)12.99%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-20.87%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.45%
OM growth 3Y-15.9%
OM growth 5Y-3.81%
PM growth 3Y-66.57%
PM growth 5Y-53.53%
GM growth 3Y-0.02%
GM growth 5Y-0.33%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.23 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 161.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
F-Score6
WACC8.39%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)107.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.27%
Profit Quality(3y)1242.99%
Profit Quality(5y)807.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)175%
EPS 3Y-22.66%
EPS 5Y-11.01%
EPS Q2Q%380.95%
EPS Next Y76.67%
EPS Next 2Y35.44%
EPS Next 3Y17.28%
EPS Next 5Y-11.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y1.52%
Sales Q2Q%10.55%
Revenue Next Year6.33%
Revenue Next 2Y2.5%
Revenue Next 3Y2.43%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
EBIT growth 1Y140.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.82%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.34%
EBIT Next Year149.37%
EBIT Next 3Y35.87%
EBIT Next 5Y12.96%
FCF growth 1Y-69.97%
FCF growth 3Y-28.42%
FCF growth 5Y-24.89%
OCF growth 1Y-39.59%
OCF growth 3Y-2.93%
OCF growth 5Y-7.58%