ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA (AFK.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:AFK - NO0003572802 - Common Stock
134 NOK
+2.5 (+1.9%)
AFK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 16 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. AFK scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AFK is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings could make AFK a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AFK was profitable.
AFK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years AFK has always been profitable.
AFK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AFK's Return On Assets of 32.02% is amongst the best of the industry. AFK outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 54.22%, AFK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
AFK has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.61%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AFK is in line with the industry average of 6.99%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.02% | ||
| ROE | 54.22% | ||
| ROIC | 3.61% |
ROA(3y)8.57%
ROA(5y)5.63%
ROE(3y)14.92%
ROE(5y)9.94%
ROIC(3y)5.74%
ROIC(5y)5.55%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of AFK (69.85%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
AFK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AFK's Operating Margin of 8.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AFK outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
AFK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of AFK (60.79%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
AFK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 69.85% | ||
| GM | 60.79% |
OM growth 3Y-4.19%
OM growth 5Y9.48%
PM growth 3Y173.12%
PM growth 5Y119.93%
GM growth 3Y-3.02%
GM growth 5Y2.37%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AFK is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AFK remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
AFK has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
AFK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.88 indicates that AFK is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
AFK has a Altman-Z score of 2.88. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFK outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AFK is 8.77, which is on the high side as it means it would take AFK, 8.77 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AFK has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.77) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that AFK is not too dependend on debt financing.
AFK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFK outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.1%
2.3 Liquidity
AFK has a Current Ratio of 1.99. This is a normal value and indicates that AFK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AFK (1.99) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
AFK has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that AFK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.55, AFK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AFK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 629.94%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, AFK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 118.94% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, AFK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -38.20% in the last year.
AFK shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.59% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)629.94%
EPS 3Y175.92%
EPS 5Y118.94%
EPS Q2Q%109.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-38.2%
Revenue growth 3Y0.97%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.59%
Sales Q2Q%-46.81%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y1594.19%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1036.26%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 2.71, the valuation of AFK can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AFK is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AFK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say AFK is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.32, the valuation of AFK can be described as very cheap.
AFK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFK is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.35, AFK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AFK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AFK is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as AFK.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AFK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
AFK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)0.02
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AFK does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
OSL:AFK (11/6/2025, 4:17:00 PM)
134
+2.5 (+1.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners1.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.50B
Revenue(TTM)3.91B
Net Income(TTM)2.73B
Analysts80
Price Target187.17 (39.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend4.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.52%
DP9.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)0.82%
PT rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.32 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.49 | ||
| P/tB | 1.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.98 |
EPS(TTM)49.51
EY36.95%
EPS(NY)18.31
Fwd EY13.66%
FCF(TTM)3.79
FCFY2.83%
OCF(TTM)10.63
OCFY7.94%
SpS69.75
BVpS89.86
TBVpS71.5
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)0.02
Graham Number316.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.02% | ||
| ROE | 54.22% | ||
| ROCE | 4.82% | ||
| ROIC | 3.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.77% | ||
| OM | 8.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 69.85% | ||
| GM | 60.79% | ||
| FCFM | 5.44% |
ROA(3y)8.57%
ROA(5y)5.63%
ROE(3y)14.92%
ROE(5y)9.94%
ROIC(3y)5.74%
ROIC(5y)5.55%
ROICexc(3y)9.12%
ROICexc(5y)15.33%
ROICexgc(3y)20.69%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.63%
ROCE(5y)7.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-38.51%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-27.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.4%
OM growth 3Y-4.19%
OM growth 5Y9.48%
PM growth 3Y173.12%
PM growth 5Y119.93%
GM growth 3Y-3.02%
GM growth 5Y2.37%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 134.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | 7.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.88 |
F-Score5
WACC8.1%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)124.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)629.94%
EPS 3Y175.92%
EPS 5Y118.94%
EPS Q2Q%109.52%
EPS Next Y1594.19%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-38.2%
Revenue growth 3Y0.97%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.59%
Sales Q2Q%-46.81%
Revenue Next Year1036.26%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.26%
EBIT growth 5Y8.83%
EBIT Next Year-5.82%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y157.06%
FCF growth 3Y-23.89%
FCF growth 5Y-1.99%
OCF growth 1Y299.32%
OCF growth 3Y-4.64%
OCF growth 5Y9.46%
ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA / AFK.OL FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA (AFK.OL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AFK.OL.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA (AFK.OL). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA (AFK.OL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA (AFK.OL) stock?
The financial health rating of ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA (AFK.OL) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA sustainable?
The dividend rating of ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI ASA (AFK.OL) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 9.17%.