BOUVET ASA (BOUV.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:BOUV - NO0010360266 - Common Stock
66.7 NOK
-0.8 (-1.19%)
Taking everything into account, BOUV scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BOUV was compared to 69 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While BOUV has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BOUV is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BOUV was profitable.
In the past year BOUV had a positive cash flow from operations.
BOUV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BOUV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BOUV has a Return On Assets of 19.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BOUV outperforms 97.10% of its industry peers.
BOUV's Return On Equity of 72.76% is amongst the best of the industry. BOUV outperforms 98.55% of its industry peers.
BOUV has a Return On Invested Capital of 50.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BOUV outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BOUV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 48.99%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.46%.
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 91.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOUV has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.83%, BOUV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BOUV has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of BOUV (91.86%) is better than 85.51% of its industry peers.
BOUV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BOUV is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BOUV has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BOUV has more shares outstanding
BOUV has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of BOUV is 0.44, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BOUV, only 0.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.44, BOUV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that BOUV is not too dependend on debt financing.
BOUV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOUV outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC3.33
WACC15.06%
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 56.52% 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 in the better half of the industry: BOUV outperforms 63.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.93% over the past year.
BOUV shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.16% yearly.
BOUV shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.22%.
BOUV shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.93%
EPS 3Y13.26%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%-7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.22%
Revenue growth 3Y13.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.96%
Sales Q2Q%-3.25%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, BOUV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.1%
EPS Next 2Y7.51%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y5.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.65, the valuation of BOUV can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BOUV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BOUV is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.60, the valuation of BOUV can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOUV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BOUV is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BOUV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BOUV is valued a bit more expensive than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BOUV is valued a bit cheaper than 68.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of BOUV may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.69
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y7.51%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.98%, BOUV is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.73, BOUV pays a better dividend. On top of this BOUV pays more dividend than 85.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BOUV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.98% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BOUV grows each year by 22.65%, which is quite nice.
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.
The dividend of BOUV is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP93.65%
EPS Next 2Y7.51%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
OSL:BOUV (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
66.7
-0.8 (-1.19%)
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 Cap6.92B
Analysts43.33
Price Target73.1 (9.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.98% |
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)-7.73%
PT rev (3m)-7.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.6 | ||
| P/S | 1.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.4 | ||
| P/B | 12.62 | ||
| P/tB | 14.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
EPS(TTM)3.78
EY5.67%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)6.82
FCFY10.23%
OCF(TTM)7.1
OCFY10.64%
SpS38.35
BVpS5.28
TBVpS4.53
PEG (NY)5.69
PEG (5Y)1.09
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
WACC15.06%
ROIC/WACC3.33
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)8.93%
EPS 3Y13.26%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%-7%
EPS Next Y3.1%
EPS Next 2Y7.51%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.22%
Revenue growth 3Y13.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.96%
Sales Q2Q%-3.25%
Revenue Next Year0.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y5.19%
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%