FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:FRO - CY0200352116 - Common Stock
215.4 NOK
-7 (-3.15%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FRO. FRO was compared to 67 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. FRO has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FRO has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FRO was profitable.
In the past year FRO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years FRO 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years FRO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FRO has a Return On Assets of 3.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FRO outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
FRO has a Return On Equity (9.37%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FRO's Return On Invested Capital of 6.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FRO outperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FRO is in line with the industry average of 9.19%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.82% | ||
| ROE | 9.37% | ||
| ROIC | 6.58% |
ROA(3y)9.7%
ROA(5y)7.85%
ROE(3y)23.68%
ROE(5y)19.15%
ROIC(3y)9.01%
ROIC(5y)7.45%
1.3 Margins
FRO has a Profit Margin of 12.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: FRO outperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
FRO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 25.52%, FRO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
FRO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FRO has a Gross Margin (45.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FRO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.34% | ||
| GM | 45.19% |
OM growth 3Y281.28%
OM growth 5Y5.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y10.58%
GM growth 3Y25.66%
GM growth 5Y3.8%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FRO is creating some value.
FRO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FRO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FRO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.57, we must say that FRO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.57, FRO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.29% of the companies in the same industry.
FRO has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.82. This is a neutral value as FRO would need 5.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FRO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.82) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27 is on the high side and indicates that FRO has dependencies on debt financing.
FRO's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FRO is outperformed by 72.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC8.58%
2.3 Liquidity
FRO has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that FRO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FRO has a Current ratio (1.37) which is in line with its industry peers.
FRO has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that FRO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FRO has a Quick ratio of 1.37. This is in the better half of the industry: FRO outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FRO have decreased strongly by -54.41% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FRO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.25% on average per year.
The Revenue for FRO has decreased by -13.41% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 16.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y18.25%
EPS Q2Q%-44.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.41%
Revenue growth 3Y39.87%
Revenue growth 5Y16.45%
Sales Q2Q%-11.76%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.57%
EPS Next 2Y32.93%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.55%
Revenue Next 3Y2.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 23.14, the valuation of FRO can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FRO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.14% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
FRO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.84 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FRO.
FRO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FRO is cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
FRO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FRO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FRO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FRO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of FRO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FRO's earnings are expected to grow with 19.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)5.07
PEG (5Y)1.27
EPS Next 2Y32.93%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FRO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.34%, which is a nice return.
FRO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.76.
FRO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.34% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FRO grows each year by 78.57%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)78.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
110.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FRO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
FRO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP110.35%
EPS Next 2Y32.93%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
OSL:FRO (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
215.4
-7 (-3.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.95B
Revenue(TTM)1.77B
Net Income(TTM)217.88M
Analysts86.67
Price Target297.12 (37.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.34% |
Yearly Dividend19.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)78.57%
DP110.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-31.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-24.85%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-32.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.42%
Max EPS beat(4)-21.54%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.91%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-17.02%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)56.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)53.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)60.08%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)51.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)40.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)60.08%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)47.42%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)43.12%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)53.64%
PT rev (1m)16.97%
PT rev (3m)22.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)7.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.84 | ||
| P/S | 2.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.45 | ||
| P/B | 2.06 | ||
| P/tB | 2.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.92 |
EPS(TTM)9.31
EY4.32%
EPS(NY)31.5
Fwd EY14.62%
FCF(TTM)25.06
FCFY11.63%
OCF(TTM)25.5
OCFY11.84%
SpS79.45
BVpS104.62
TBVpS99.56
PEG (NY)5.07
PEG (5Y)1.27
Graham Number148.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.82% | ||
| ROE | 9.37% | ||
| ROCE | 8.55% | ||
| ROIC | 6.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.99% | ||
| OM | 25.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.34% | ||
| GM | 45.19% | ||
| FCFM | 31.54% |
ROA(3y)9.7%
ROA(5y)7.85%
ROE(3y)23.68%
ROE(5y)19.15%
ROIC(3y)9.01%
ROIC(5y)7.45%
ROICexc(3y)9.79%
ROICexc(5y)8.02%
ROICexgc(3y)10.03%
ROICexgc(5y)8.24%
ROCE(3y)11.7%
ROCE(5y)9.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y374.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y376.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.73%
OM growth 3Y281.28%
OM growth 5Y5.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y10.58%
GM growth 3Y25.66%
GM growth 5Y3.8%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 2.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 255.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.57 |
F-Score4
WACC8.58%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)393.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)320.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)52.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)47.49%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y18.25%
EPS Q2Q%-44.12%
EPS Next Y4.57%
EPS Next 2Y32.93%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.41%
Revenue growth 3Y39.87%
Revenue growth 5Y16.45%
Sales Q2Q%-11.76%
Revenue Next Year-7.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.55%
Revenue Next 3Y2.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-42.95%
EBIT growth 3Y433.29%
EBIT growth 5Y23.18%
EBIT Next Year28.18%
EBIT Next 3Y15.98%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-24.98%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-42.02%
OCF growth 3Y105.18%
OCF growth 5Y21.32%
FRONTLINE PLC / FRO.OL FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FRO.OL.
What is the valuation status of FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FRONTLINE PLC?
FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is FRONTLINE PLC?
The financial health rating of FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FRO stock?
The dividend rating of FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 110.35%.