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ARCHER (ARCH.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - OSL:ARCH - BMG0451H2087 - Common Stock

22.6 NOK
-0.2 (-0.88%)
Last: 11/5/2025, 4:17:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall ARCH gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated ARCH against 37 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ARCH while its profitability can be described as average. ARCH has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ARCH has reported negative net income.
ARCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ARCH reported 4 times negative net income.
Each year in the past 5 years ARCH had a positive operating cash flow.
ARCH.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFARCH.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

ARCH has a worse Return On Assets (-4.36%) than 81.08% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -23.14%, ARCH is doing worse than 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
ARCH has a Return On Invested Capital (8.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARCH is above the industry average of 10.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.88%) for ARCH is well above the current ROIC(8.62%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.36%
ROE -23.14%
ROIC 8.62%
ROA(3y)-1.53%
ROA(5y)-1.44%
ROE(3y)-4.88%
ROE(5y)-7.65%
ROIC(3y)12.88%
ROIC(5y)9.12%
ARCH.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICARCH.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400 -500

1.3 Margins

ARCH has a Operating Margin of 5.63%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ARCH underperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
ARCH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ARCH has a better Gross Margin (84.96%) than 94.59% of its industry peers.
ARCH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.63%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 84.96%
OM growth 3Y19.08%
OM growth 5Y3.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.81%
GM growth 5YN/A
ARCH.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsARCH.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ARCH is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARCH has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ARCH has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ARCH has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ARCH.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingARCH.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
ARCH.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsARCH.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

ARCH has an Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is not the best score and indicates that ARCH is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ARCH (1.89) is better than 67.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.40 is on the high side and indicates that ARCH has dependencies on debt financing.
ARCH's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ARCH is outperformed by 86.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.4
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.89
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.1%
ARCH.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFARCH.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 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

ARCH has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that ARCH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ARCH (1.19) is worse than 64.86% of its industry peers.
ARCH has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that ARCH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.94, ARCH is not doing good in the industry: 78.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.94
ARCH.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesARCH.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ARCH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -368.57%.
The Revenue has grown by 12.22% in the past year. This is quite good.
ARCH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-368.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.22%
Revenue growth 3Y11.59%
Revenue growth 5Y6.97%
Sales Q2Q%12.91%

3.2 Future

ARCH is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 78.69% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ARCH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.8%
EPS Next 2Y124.19%
EPS Next 3Y78.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
ARCH.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesARCH.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ARCH.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesARCH.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -10 -20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ARCH reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
ARCH is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.88.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARCH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARCH to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.27), we can say ARCH is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.88
ARCH.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARCH.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

67.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.61
ARCH.OL Per share dataARCH.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
ARCH's earnings are expected to grow with 78.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y124.19%
EPS Next 3Y78.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ARCH does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ARCHER

OSL:ARCH (11/5/2025, 4:17:01 PM)

22.6

-0.2 (-0.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30
Earnings (Next)02-27 2026-02-27
Inst Owners14.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.25B
Revenue(TTM)1.37B
Net Income(TTM)-44600000
Analysts82.5
Price Target34.34 (51.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
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)-39.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-91.83%
Max EPS beat(2)12.56%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-167.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-529.9%
Max EPS beat(4)12.56%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.13%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.44%
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)-10.22%
PT rev (3m)-19.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-176.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.88
P/S 0.16
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.83
P/B 1.14
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.61
EPS(TTM)-4.8
EYN/A
EPS(NY)4.63
Fwd EY20.5%
FCF(TTM)-0.5
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.9
OCFY26.09%
SpS141
BVpS19.76
TBVpS-2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.36%
ROE -23.14%
ROCE 11.2%
ROIC 8.62%
ROICexc 9.24%
ROICexgc 13.79%
OM 5.63%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 84.96%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-1.53%
ROA(5y)-1.44%
ROE(3y)-4.88%
ROE(5y)-7.65%
ROIC(3y)12.88%
ROIC(5y)9.12%
ROICexc(3y)26.55%
ROICexc(5y)17.43%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.72%
ROCE(5y)11.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y35.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-55.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y32.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.9%
OM growth 3Y19.08%
OM growth 5Y3.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.81%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.4
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.24
Cap/Depr 95.71%
Cap/Sales 4.54%
Interest Coverage 1.56
Cash Conversion 40.32%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.94
Altman-Z 1.89
F-Score4
WACC9.1%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)89.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.97%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-368.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y4.8%
EPS Next 2Y124.19%
EPS Next 3Y78.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.22%
Revenue growth 3Y11.59%
Revenue growth 5Y6.97%
Sales Q2Q%12.91%
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.37%
EBIT growth 3Y32.88%
EBIT growth 5Y10.77%
EBIT Next Year99.78%
EBIT Next 3Y31.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-118.85%
FCF growth 3Y28.46%
FCF growth 5Y26.43%
OCF growth 1Y-12.08%
OCF growth 3Y24.99%
OCF growth 5Y13.72%

ARCHER / ARCH.OL FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ARCH stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to ARCH.OL.


What is the valuation status for ARCH stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ARCHER (ARCH.OL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ARCHER (ARCH.OL) stock?

ARCHER (ARCH.OL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ARCHER?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARCHER (ARCH.OL) is expected to grow by 4.8% in the next year.