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AKVA GROUP ASA (AKVA.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - OSL:AKVA - NO0003097503 - Common Stock

94 NOK
0 (0%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 10:00:32 AM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall AKVA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated AKVA against 103 industry peers in the Machinery industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AKVA while its profitability can be described as average. AKVA is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AKVA had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
In the past 5 years AKVA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AKVA.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAKVA.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

AKVA's Return On Assets of 4.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AKVA outperforms 65.05% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.32%, AKVA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.79%, AKVA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector 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
AKVA.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAKVA.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

AKVA has a better Profit Margin (4.75%) than 63.11% of its industry peers.
AKVA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.01%, AKVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.96% of the companies in the same industry.
AKVA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 46.47%, AKVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.19% of the companies in the same industry.
AKVA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
AKVA.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAKVA.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

AKVA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
AKVA has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
AKVA.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingAKVA.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
AKVA.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAKVA.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of AKVA is 9.38, which is on the high side as it means it would take AKVA, 9.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.38, AKVA is doing worse than 64.08% of the companies in the same industry.
AKVA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.97. This is a neutral value indicating AKVA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.97, AKVA is doing worse than 77.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.97
Debt/FCF 9.38
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.47%
AKVA.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAKVA.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.24, AKVA is not doing good in the industry: 69.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
AKVA has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that AKVA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AKVA's Quick ratio of 0.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AKVA is outperformed by 70.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 0.78
AKVA.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAKVA.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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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
Looking at the last year, AKVA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.17% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.89% on average over the past years.
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 26.57% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AKVA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.67% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.85%
EPS Next 2Y29.79%
EPS Next 3Y35.37%
EPS Next 5Y26.58%
Revenue Next Year12.78%
Revenue Next 2Y12.79%
Revenue Next 3Y12.03%
Revenue Next 5Y10.67%

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.
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.
AKVA.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAKVA.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
AKVA.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAKVA.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.92 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AKVA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AKVA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AKVA is cheaper than 60.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AKVA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.00 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AKVA.
AKVA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.71. AKVA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.92
Fwd PE 18
AKVA.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAKVA.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as AKVA.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.61
EV/EBITDA 8.93
AKVA.OL Per share dataAKVA.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AKVA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of AKVA may justify a higher PE ratio.
AKVA's earnings are expected to grow with 35.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y29.79%
EPS Next 3Y35.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AKVA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.16%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.88, AKVA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
AKVA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.16%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y29.79%
EPS Next 3Y35.37%
AKVA.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAKVA.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

AKVA GROUP ASA

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)08-20 2025-08-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-07 2025-11-07
Inst Owners17.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.45B
Analysts82.22
Price Target118.83 (26.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.16%
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)4.95%
PT rev (3m)33.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.92
Fwd PE 18
P/S 0.87
P/FCF 20.61
P/OCF 9.93
P/B 2.61
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.93
EPS(TTM)4.72
EY5.02%
EPS(NY)5.22
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)4.56
FCFY4.85%
OCF(TTM)9.47
OCFY10.07%
SpS108.63
BVpS36.01
TBVpS-7.88
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)0.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
ROICexcg growth 3Y35.15%
ROICexcg 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.47%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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 Y13.85%
EPS Next 2Y29.79%
EPS Next 3Y35.37%
EPS Next 5Y26.58%
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 5Y10.67%
EBIT growth 1Y247.36%
EBIT growth 3Y41.23%
EBIT growth 5Y22.63%
EBIT Next Year136.62%
EBIT Next 3Y42.32%
EBIT Next 5Y32.6%
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%