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EQUINOR ASA (EQNR.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:EQNR - NO0010096985 - Common Stock

250.7 NOK
+1.7 (+0.68%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 4:26:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, EQNR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EQNR was compared to 71 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While EQNR has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EQNR has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. This makes EQNR very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EQNR was profitable.
  • EQNR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • EQNR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • EQNR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
EQNR.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEQNR.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B

1.2 Ratios

  • EQNR has a better Return On Assets (4.22%) than 61.97% of its industry peers.
  • EQNR has a better Return On Equity (14.13%) than 80.28% of its industry peers.
  • EQNR has a Return On Invested Capital of 22.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EQNR outperforms 98.59% of its industry peers.
  • EQNR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 33.11%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.91%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (33.11%) for EQNR is well above the current ROIC(22.60%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.22%
ROE 14.13%
ROIC 22.6%
ROA(3y)11.06%
ROA(5y)6.92%
ROE(3y)32.85%
ROE(5y)20.85%
ROIC(3y)33.11%
ROIC(5y)25.12%
EQNR.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEQNR.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of EQNR (5.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • EQNR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • EQNR has a Operating Margin of 27.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: EQNR outperforms 71.83% of its industry peers.
  • EQNR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • EQNR has a Gross Margin of 48.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EQNR outperforms 52.11% of its industry peers.
  • EQNR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.99%
PM (TTM) 5.35%
GM 48.66%
OM growth 3Y-8.38%
OM growth 5Y5.28%
PM growth 3Y-3.8%
PM growth 5Y23.92%
GM growth 3Y-5.36%
GM growth 5Y-0.73%
EQNR.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEQNR.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EQNR is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EQNR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • EQNR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • EQNR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
EQNR.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingEQNR.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
EQNR.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEQNR.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

  • EQNR has an Altman-Z score of 2.48. This is not the best score and indicates that EQNR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of EQNR (2.48) is better than 63.38% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of EQNR is 4.56, which is a neutral value as it means it would take EQNR, 4.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.56, EQNR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.79% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EQNR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating EQNR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, EQNR is doing worse than 60.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 4.56
Altman-Z 2.48
ROIC/WACC2.73
WACC8.27%
EQNR.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEQNR.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

  • EQNR has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that EQNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of EQNR (1.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that EQNR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • EQNR's Quick ratio of 1.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EQNR outperforms 60.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.23
Quick Ratio 1.12
EQNR.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEQNR.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for EQNR have decreased strongly by -28.57% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.82% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, EQNR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.15% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, EQNR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.24% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.57%
EPS 3Y-2.27%
EPS 5Y16.82%
EPS Q2Q%-53.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.92%
Revenue growth 5Y10.24%
Sales Q2Q%2.14%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.02% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-17.83%
EPS Next 2Y-7.18%
EPS Next 3Y-2.2%
EPS Next 5Y-0.02%
Revenue Next Year0.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.32%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.5%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.76%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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.
EQNR.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEQNR.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 50B 100B 150B
EQNR.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEQNR.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.12, the valuation of EQNR can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EQNR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EQNR is cheaper than 74.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.87, EQNR is valued rather cheaply.
  • EQNR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.22.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EQNR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.96, EQNR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.12
Fwd PE 9.22
EQNR.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEQNR.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EQNR indicates a rather cheap valuation: EQNR is cheaper than 95.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EQNR indicates a rather cheap valuation: EQNR is cheaper than 80.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.41
EV/EBITDA 1.38
EQNR.OL Per share dataEQNR.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 100 200 300 400

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of EQNR may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • EQNR's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y-7.18%
EPS Next 3Y-2.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.01%, EQNR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • EQNR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.24. EQNR pays more dividend than 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EQNR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.01%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of EQNR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 24.62%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 101.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EQNR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • EQNR's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP101.05%
EPS Next 2Y-7.18%
EPS Next 3Y-2.2%
EQNR.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEQNR.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B
EQNR.OL Dividend Payout.EQNR.OL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EQNR.OL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EQUINOR ASA / EQNR.OL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EQUINOR ASA (EQNR.OL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EQNR.OL.


What is the valuation status of EQUINOR ASA (EQNR.OL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to EQUINOR ASA (EQNR.OL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is EQUINOR ASA (EQNR.OL) stock?

EQUINOR ASA (EQNR.OL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of EQUINOR ASA (EQNR.OL) stock?

The financial health rating of EQUINOR ASA (EQNR.OL) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for EQUINOR ASA (EQNR.OL) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EQUINOR ASA (EQNR.OL) is expected to decline by -17.83% in the next year.