BOUVET ASA (BOUV.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:BOUV - Euronext Oslo - NO0010360266 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BOUV. BOUV was compared to 74 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While BOUV belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BOUV has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BOUV was profitable.
BOUV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BOUV has always been profitable.
BOUV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BOUV (19.71%) is better than 97.30% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 72.76%, BOUV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 50.18%, BOUV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BOUV is significantly above the industry average of 20.68%.
The 3 year average ROIC (48.99%) for BOUV is below the current ROIC(50.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.71% | ||
| ROE | 72.76% | ||
| ROIC | 50.18% |
ROA(3y)20.7%
ROA(5y)20.05%
ROE(3y)74.72%
ROE(5y)68.18%
ROIC(3y)48.99%
ROIC(5y)45.99%
1.3 Margins
BOUV has a better Profit Margin (10.02%) than 90.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOUV has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of BOUV (12.83%) is better than 87.84% of its industry peers.
BOUV's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BOUV has a better Gross Margin (91.86%) than 86.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BOUV has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.02% | ||
| GM | 91.86% |
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y0.32%
PM growth 3Y-0.25%
PM growth 5Y2.96%
GM growth 3Y1.47%
GM growth 5Y0.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BOUV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BOUV remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BOUV has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BOUV has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BOUV has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.44. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BOUV has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.44) than 91.89% of its industry peers.
BOUV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.44, BOUV is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC5.88
WACC8.54%
2.3 Liquidity
BOUV has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that BOUV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BOUV has a Current ratio of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOUV outperforms 52.70% of its industry peers.
BOUV has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that BOUV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BOUV has a Quick ratio of 1.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOUV outperforms 59.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BOUV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.00%, which is quite impressive.
BOUV shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.16% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 10.68% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, BOUV shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23%
EPS 3Y13.26%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%14.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.68%
Revenue growth 3Y13.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.96%
Sales Q2Q%5.81%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BOUV will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.97% on average per year.
BOUV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.03%
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.36, the valuation of BOUV can be described as rather expensive.
BOUV's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BOUV is cheaper than 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, BOUV is valued a bit cheaper.
BOUV is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.28.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOUV is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, BOUV is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BOUV is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.16% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BOUV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BOUV does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
BOUV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.9
PEG (5Y)1.26
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.03%, BOUV is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.92, BOUV pays a better dividend. On top of this BOUV pays more dividend than 85.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, BOUV pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BOUV is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.65%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BOUV pays out 93.65% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BOUV's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP93.65%
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
OSL:BOUV (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
78.4
-1.2 (-1.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners41.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.14B
Analysts46.67
Price Target79.22 (1.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.03% |
Yearly Dividend3.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.65%
DP93.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.18%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.18%
Max EPS beat(4)3.2%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.46%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.3%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.41%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.64%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.02%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.82%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.75%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.53%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.28 | ||
| P/S | 2.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.05 | ||
| P/B | 14.84 | ||
| P/tB | 17.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.34 |
EPS(TTM)3.85
EY4.91%
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY5.79%
FCF(TTM)6.82
FCFY8.7%
OCF(TTM)7.1
OCFY9.05%
SpS38.35
BVpS5.28
TBVpS4.53
PEG (NY)2.9
PEG (5Y)1.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.71% | ||
| ROE | 72.76% | ||
| ROCE | 64.41% | ||
| ROIC | 50.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 770.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 12.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.02% | ||
| GM | 91.86% | ||
| FCFM | 17.8% |
ROA(3y)20.7%
ROA(5y)20.05%
ROE(3y)74.72%
ROE(5y)68.18%
ROIC(3y)48.99%
ROIC(5y)45.99%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)62.88%
ROCE(5y)59.03%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y0.32%
PM growth 3Y-0.25%
PM growth 5Y2.96%
GM growth 3Y1.47%
GM growth 5Y0.86%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 24.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 117.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 177.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC5.88
Cap/Depr(3y)45.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.21%
Profit Quality(3y)146.16%
Profit Quality(5y)142.87%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23%
EPS 3Y13.26%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%14.85%
EPS Next Y7.03%
EPS Next 2Y10.73%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.68%
Revenue growth 3Y13.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.96%
Sales Q2Q%5.81%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.45%
EBIT growth 3Y12.97%
EBIT growth 5Y13.33%
EBIT Next Year22.1%
EBIT Next 3Y13.27%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y116.79%
FCF growth 3Y44.54%
FCF growth 5Y26.17%
OCF growth 1Y98.73%
OCF growth 3Y41.27%
OCF growth 5Y24.87%