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BELSHIPS ASA (BELCO.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:BELCO - NO0003094104 - Common Stock

20.35 NOK
0 (0%)
Last: 3/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BELCO. BELCO was compared to 17 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. BELCO has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BELCO has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BELCO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BELCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
BELCO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BELCO had a positive operating cash flow.
BELCO.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBELCO.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 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

BELCO has a worse Return On Assets (7.06%) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
BELCO's Return On Equity of 22.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BELCO outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
BELCO has a Return On Invested Capital (6.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BELCO is in line with the industry average of 8.82%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.06%
ROE 22.99%
ROIC 6.77%
ROA(3y)9.96%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)36.04%
ROE(5y)27.47%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)N/A
BELCO.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBELCO.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

BELCO has a Profit Margin of 14.01%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BELCO underperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BELCO has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of BELCO (16.15%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BELCO has grown nicely.
BELCO's Gross Margin of 76.45% is amongst the best of the industry. BELCO outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
BELCO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.15%
PM (TTM) 14.01%
GM 76.45%
OM growth 3Y0.15%
OM growth 5Y18.78%
PM growth 3Y3.21%
PM growth 5Y45.38%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-1.22%
BELCO.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBELCO.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BELCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
BELCO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BELCO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BELCO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BELCO.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingBELCO.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BELCO.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBELCO.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.60, we must say that BELCO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.60, BELCO is doing worse than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
BELCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.10. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BELCO would need 9.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BELCO (9.10) is worse than 68.42% of its industry peers.
BELCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.98. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BELCO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.98) than 89.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.98
Debt/FCF 9.1
Altman-Z 1.6
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC7.39%
BELCO.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBELCO.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 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.30 indicates that BELCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BELCO (2.30) is better than 78.95% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.19 indicates that BELCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.19, BELCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.3
Quick Ratio 2.19
BELCO.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBELCO.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BELCO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -33.33%.
BELCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 51.57% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BELCO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -26.78% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BELCO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 20.77% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.33%
EPS 3Y-20.18%
EPS 5Y51.57%
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.16%
Revenue growth 5Y20.77%
Sales Q2Q%-40.5%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 31.02% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y43.77%
EPS Next 2Y31.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.39%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 decreasing.
BELCO.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBELCO.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M
BELCO.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBELCO.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.2 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BELCO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.95.
78.95% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BELCO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BELCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.38), we can say BELCO is valued rather cheaply.
BELCO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.53.
BELCO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BELCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.95
Fwd PE 5.53
BELCO.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBELCO.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BELCO is valued a bit more expensive than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
BELCO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.37
EV/EBITDA 8.72
BELCO.OL Per share dataBELCO.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BELCO's earnings are expected to grow with 31.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y31.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.88%, BELCO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.87, BELCO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, BELCO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.88%

5.2 History

The dividend of BELCO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 117.83%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)117.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

BELCO pays out 132.17% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BELCO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP132.17%
EPS Next 2Y31.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
BELCO.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBELCO.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 50M 100M
BELCO.OL Dividend Payout.BELCO.OL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BELCO.OL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BELSHIPS ASA

OSL:BELCO (3/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

20.35

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-11 2025-02-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-08 2025-05-08
Inst Owners14.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.15B
Revenue(TTM)415.02M
Net Income(TTM)58.16M
Analysts86
Price Target33.22 (63.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.88%
Yearly Dividend3.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)117.83%
DP132.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.75%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.42%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-41.75%
Max EPS beat(4)23.57%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.46%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)9.29%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)50.76%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)14.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)26.67%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)25.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)41.76%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)17.15%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)25.57%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)42.77%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.95
Fwd PE 5.53
P/S 1.16
P/FCF 8.37
P/OCF 5.39
P/B 1.91
P/tB 1.91
EV/EBITDA 8.72
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY12.58%
EPS(NY)3.68
Fwd EY18.08%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY11.94%
OCF(TTM)3.78
OCFY18.57%
SpS17.49
BVpS10.66
TBVpS10.66
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.06%
ROE 22.99%
ROCE 8.79%
ROIC 6.77%
ROICexc 7.79%
ROICexgc 7.79%
OM 16.15%
PM (TTM) 14.01%
GM 76.45%
FCFM 13.9%
ROA(3y)9.96%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)36.04%
ROE(5y)27.47%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)11.84%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.84%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.05%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.68%
OM growth 3Y0.15%
OM growth 5Y18.78%
PM growth 3Y3.21%
PM growth 5Y45.38%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-1.22%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.98
Debt/FCF 9.1
Debt/EBITDA 4.8
Cap/Depr 86.11%
Cap/Sales 7.71%
Interest Coverage 2.25
Cash Conversion 86.07%
Profit Quality 99.19%
Current Ratio 2.3
Quick Ratio 2.19
Altman-Z 1.6
F-Score5
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)102.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)134%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.97%
Profit Quality(3y)105.45%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.33%
EPS 3Y-20.18%
EPS 5Y51.57%
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
EPS Next Y43.77%
EPS Next 2Y31.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.16%
Revenue growth 5Y20.77%
Sales Q2Q%-40.5%
Revenue Next Year-11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.39%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.05%
EBIT growth 5Y43.45%
EBIT Next Year68.79%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-52.28%
FCF growth 3Y-0.74%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-25.82%
OCF growth 3Y-15.65%
OCF growth 5Y33.19%

BELSHIPS ASA / BELCO.OL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BELSHIPS ASA (BELCO.OL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BELCO.OL.


What is the valuation status for BELCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BELSHIPS ASA (BELCO.OL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BELSHIPS ASA?

BELSHIPS ASA (BELCO.OL) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of BELSHIPS ASA based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BELSHIPS ASA (BELCO.OL) is 7.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.91.


Can you provide the financial health for BELCO stock?

The financial health rating of BELSHIPS ASA (BELCO.OL) is 3 / 10.