AKER SOLUTIONS ASA (AKSO.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:AKSO - Euronext Oslo - NO0010716582 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
AKSO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of AKSO get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. AKSO has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AKSO had positive earnings in the past year.
AKSO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AKSO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years AKSO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
AKSO has a better Return On Assets (10.57%) than 86.11% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 34.47%, AKSO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
AKSO has a Return On Invested Capital of 26.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKSO outperforms 97.22% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AKSO is below the industry average of 10.62%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.50%) for AKSO is below the current ROIC(26.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.57% | ||
| ROE | 34.47% | ||
| ROIC | 26.32% |
ROA(3y)13.04%
ROA(5y)6.85%
ROE(3y)32.44%
ROE(5y)16.2%
ROIC(3y)6.5%
ROIC(5y)4.95%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.82%, AKSO is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKSO has grown nicely.
AKSO's Operating Margin of 6.39% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AKSO is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKSO has grown nicely.
AKSO's Gross Margin of 25.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKSO outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
AKSO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.82% | ||
| GM | 25.68% |
OM growth 3Y36.36%
OM growth 5Y13.2%
PM growth 3Y79.6%
PM growth 5Y104.35%
GM growth 3Y-9.73%
GM growth 5Y-6.32%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AKSO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AKSO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, AKSO has more shares outstanding
AKSO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of AKSO is 1.60, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AKSO, only 1.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AKSO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKSO outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that AKSO is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.22, AKSO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC3.24
WACC8.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that AKSO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AKSO (0.89) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
AKSO has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that AKSO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AKSO has a worse Quick ratio (0.89) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AKSO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.48%.
Measured over the past years, AKSO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.16% on average per year.
AKSO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.95%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.48%
EPS 3Y108.01%
EPS 5Y30.16%
EPS Q2Q%-3.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.95%
Revenue growth 3Y21.76%
Revenue growth 5Y12.7%
Sales Q2Q%25.94%
3.2 Future
AKSO is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -11.71% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AKSO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -7.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.26%
EPS Next 2Y-11.34%
EPS Next 3Y-11.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.67, the valuation of AKSO can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AKSO indicates a rather cheap valuation: AKSO is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AKSO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.15, the valuation of AKSO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AKSO is valued a bit cheaper than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
AKSO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AKSO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AKSO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of AKSO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as AKSO's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.71% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)21.68
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y-11.34%
EPS Next 3Y-11.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AKSO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.87%, which is a nice return.
AKSO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.19. AKSO pays more dividend than 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, AKSO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.87% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
283.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AKSO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP283.24%
EPS Next 2Y-11.34%
EPS Next 3Y-11.71%
OSL:AKSO (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
33.38
-3.84 (-10.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap16.43B
Analysts52
Price Target35.29 (5.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.87% |
Yearly Dividend22.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP283.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.86%
Max EPS beat(2)5.25%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.86%
Max EPS beat(4)5.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)26.63%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)26.56%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)127.5%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.11%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.11%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.84%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)20.43%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)26.46%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.61 | ||
| P/B | 1.46 | ||
| P/tB | 2.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.84 |
EPS(TTM)5.89
EY17.65%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY13.99%
FCF(TTM)4
FCFY11.98%
OCF(TTM)5.95
OCFY17.82%
SpS164.12
BVpS22.93
TBVpS15.9
PEG (NY)21.68
PEG (5Y)0.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.57% | ||
| ROE | 34.47% | ||
| ROCE | 34.18% | ||
| ROIC | 26.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 42.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 66.28% | ||
| OM | 6.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.82% | ||
| GM | 25.68% | ||
| FCFM | 2.44% |
ROA(3y)13.04%
ROA(5y)6.85%
ROE(3y)32.44%
ROE(5y)16.2%
ROIC(3y)6.5%
ROIC(5y)4.95%
ROICexc(3y)10.11%
ROICexc(5y)7.55%
ROICexgc(3y)15.75%
ROICexgc(5y)12.92%
ROCE(3y)8.44%
ROCE(5y)6.42%
ROICexcg growth 3Y40.34%
ROICexcg growth 5Y35.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y64.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y37.46%
OM growth 3Y36.36%
OM growth 5Y13.2%
PM growth 3Y79.6%
PM growth 5Y104.35%
GM growth 3Y-9.73%
GM growth 5Y-6.32%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 27.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 46.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 50.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC3.24
Cap/Depr(3y)114.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.89%
Profit Quality(3y)142.48%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.48%
EPS 3Y108.01%
EPS 5Y30.16%
EPS Q2Q%-3.57%
EPS Next Y0.26%
EPS Next 2Y-11.34%
EPS Next 3Y-11.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.95%
Revenue growth 3Y21.76%
Revenue growth 5Y12.7%
Sales Q2Q%25.94%
Revenue Next Year6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y39.63%
EBIT growth 3Y66.03%
EBIT growth 5Y27.58%
EBIT Next Year38.2%
EBIT Next 3Y0.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-48.18%
FCF growth 3Y-12%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-36.84%
OCF growth 3Y3.55%
OCF growth 5Y57.66%