AKVA GROUP ASA (AKVA.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:AKVA - NO0003097503 - Common Stock
95 NOK
-0.8 (-0.84%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to AKVA. AKVA was compared to 105 industry peers in the Machinery industry. AKVA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. AKVA is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AKVA was profitable.
AKVA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AKVA reported negative net income in multiple years.
AKVA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.48%, AKVA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of AKVA (14.32%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AKVA (8.79%) is better than 75.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.48% | ||
| ROE | 14.32% | ||
| ROIC | 8.79% |
ROA(3y)-0.31%
ROA(5y)0.44%
ROE(3y)-1.02%
ROE(5y)1.31%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.75%, AKVA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKVA has grown nicely.
AKVA has a Operating Margin of 8.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: AKVA outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKVA has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 46.47%, AKVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
AKVA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.75% | ||
| GM | 46.47% |
OM growth 3Y35.57%
OM growth 5Y19.18%
PM growth 3Y115.68%
PM growth 5Y50.47%
GM growth 3Y4.17%
GM growth 5Y2.92%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AKVA is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AKVA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
AKVA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AKVA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
AKVA has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.38. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AKVA would need 9.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.38, AKVA is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.97 indicates that AKVA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AKVA has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.97) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC6.69%
2.3 Liquidity
AKVA has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that AKVA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AKVA has a Current ratio of 1.24. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKVA underperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that AKVA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
AKVA has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: AKVA underperforms 70.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1575.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 47.11% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
AKVA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.17%.
Measured over the past years, AKVA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1575%
EPS 3Y111%
EPS 5Y47.11%
EPS Q2Q%80.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.17%
Revenue growth 3Y4.17%
Revenue growth 5Y2.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.08%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AKVA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.30% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y12.97%
EPS Next 2Y30.64%
EPS Next 3Y33%
EPS Next 5Y26.3%
Revenue Next Year12.78%
Revenue Next 2Y12.79%
Revenue Next 3Y12.03%
Revenue Next 5Y10.43%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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 20.13, the valuation of AKVA can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AKVA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AKVA is cheaper than 60.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AKVA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.96, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AKVA.
AKVA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
AKVA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AKVA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AKVA is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
AKVA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AKVA's earnings are expected to grow with 33.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)0.43
EPS Next 2Y30.64%
EPS Next 3Y33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AKVA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.47, AKVA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
AKVA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y30.64%
EPS Next 3Y33%
OSL:AKVA (10/22/2025, 12:12:56 PM)
95
-0.8 (-0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.48B
Revenue(TTM)3.98B
Net Income(TTM)189.01M
Analysts82.22
Price Target118.83 (25.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)27.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.88%
Max EPS beat(2)61.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)78.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-167.39%
Max EPS beat(4)425.75%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)53.13%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-72.62%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-523.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.41%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.11%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.57%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.87%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.03 | ||
| P/B | 2.64 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
EPS(TTM)4.72
EY4.97%
EPS(NY)5.29
Fwd EY5.57%
FCF(TTM)4.56
FCFY4.8%
OCF(TTM)9.47
OCFY9.97%
SpS108.63
BVpS36.01
TBVpS-7.88
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)0.43
Graham Number61.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.48% | ||
| ROE | 14.32% | ||
| ROCE | 11.42% | ||
| ROIC | 8.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.41% | ||
| OM | 8.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.75% | ||
| GM | 46.47% | ||
| FCFM | 4.2% |
ROA(3y)-0.31%
ROA(5y)0.44%
ROE(3y)-1.02%
ROE(5y)1.31%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y35.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y20.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y25.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.43%
OM growth 3Y35.57%
OM growth 5Y19.18%
PM growth 3Y115.68%
PM growth 5Y50.47%
GM growth 3Y4.17%
GM growth 5Y2.92%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 83.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 88.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score9
WACC6.69%
ROIC/WACC1.31
Cap/Depr(3y)95.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1575%
EPS 3Y111%
EPS 5Y47.11%
EPS Q2Q%80.82%
EPS Next Y12.97%
EPS Next 2Y30.64%
EPS Next 3Y33%
EPS Next 5Y26.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.17%
Revenue growth 3Y4.17%
Revenue growth 5Y2.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.08%
Revenue Next Year12.78%
Revenue Next 2Y12.79%
Revenue Next 3Y12.03%
Revenue Next 5Y10.43%
EBIT growth 1Y247.36%
EBIT growth 3Y41.23%
EBIT growth 5Y22.63%
EBIT Next Year131.05%
EBIT Next 3Y48.29%
EBIT Next 5Y32.32%
FCF growth 1Y395.68%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y75.02%
OCF growth 3Y38.33%
OCF growth 5Y-6.31%