FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:FRO - CY0200352116 - Common Stock
251.4 NOK
-3.6 (-1.41%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FRO. FRO was compared to 63 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. FRO has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. FRO has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FRO was profitable.
FRO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: FRO reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years FRO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FRO's Return On Assets of 11.16% is amongst the best of the industry. FRO outperforms 92.06% of its industry peers.
FRO has a Return On Equity of 28.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FRO outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.50%, FRO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
FRO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.11%. This is below the industry average of 9.34%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.11%) for FRO is below the current ROIC(10.50%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.16% | ||
| ROE | 28.82% | ||
| ROIC | 10.5% |
ROA(3y)6.95%
ROA(5y)7.04%
ROE(3y)16.39%
ROE(5y)16.81%
ROIC(3y)6.11%
ROIC(5y)6.97%
1.3 Margins
FRO has a better Profit Margin (36.42%) than 96.83% of its industry peers.
FRO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FRO has a Operating Margin of 41.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FRO outperforms 93.65% of its industry peers.
FRO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FRO has a Gross Margin of 55.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: FRO outperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
FRO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.42% | ||
| GM | 55.88% |
OM growth 3Y1.92%
OM growth 5Y33.51%
PM growth 3Y2.51%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.13%
GM growth 5Y12.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FRO is still creating some value.
There is no outstanding debt for FRO. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.82 indicates that FRO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FRO has a Altman-Z score (1.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the high side and indicates that FRO has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FRO (1.40) is worse than 79.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC8.56%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.78 indicates that FRO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.78, FRO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.84% of the companies in the same industry.
FRO has a Quick Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that FRO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FRO's Quick ratio of 1.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FRO outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FRO have decreased strongly by -47.57% 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.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y18.25%
EPS Q2Q%-41.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-13.66%
3.2 Future
FRO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.06% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FRO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.66%
EPS Next 2Y25.98%
EPS Next 3Y22.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-15.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.13, the valuation of FRO can be described as rather expensive.
FRO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FRO is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, FRO is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.84, the valuation of FRO can be described as very reasonable.
FRO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FRO is cheaper than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FRO to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say FRO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as FRO.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
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 excellent 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 22.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)13.91
PEG (5Y)1.27
EPS Next 2Y25.98%
EPS Next 3Y22.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FRO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.31%, which is a nice return.
FRO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 58.54.
FRO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FRO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 78.57%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)78.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
97.34% 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.
DP97.34%
EPS Next 2Y25.98%
EPS Next 3Y22.06%
OSL:FRO (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
251.4
-3.6 (-1.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap55.97B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)656.41M
Analysts86.67
Price Target262.67 (4.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
Yearly Dividend19.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)78.57%
DP97.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.35%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.27%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.35%
Max EPS beat(4)11.91%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)50.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)49.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)52.15%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)36.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)52.15%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)55.14%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)69.28%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)61%
PT rev (1m)9%
PT rev (3m)8.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.84 | ||
| P/S | 3.08 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.49 | ||
| P/B | 2.44 | ||
| P/tB | 2.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
EPS(TTM)10.87
EY4.32%
EPS(NY)28.45
Fwd EY11.32%
FCF(TTM)-35.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)38.73
OCFY15.4%
SpS81.51
BVpS103.03
TBVpS97.94
PEG (NY)13.91
PEG (5Y)1.27
Graham Number158.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.16% | ||
| ROE | 28.82% | ||
| ROCE | 13.64% | ||
| ROIC | 10.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.39% | ||
| OM | 41.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.42% | ||
| GM | 55.88% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.95%
ROA(5y)7.04%
ROE(3y)16.39%
ROE(5y)16.81%
ROIC(3y)6.11%
ROIC(5y)6.97%
ROICexc(3y)6.65%
ROICexc(5y)7.49%
ROICexgc(3y)6.82%
ROICexgc(5y)7.72%
ROCE(3y)7.93%
ROCE(5y)9.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y40.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y40.86%
OM growth 3Y1.92%
OM growth 5Y33.51%
PM growth 3Y2.51%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.13%
GM growth 5Y12.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 706.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 90.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.58% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
F-Score6
WACC8.56%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)407.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)305.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)58.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)42.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y18.25%
EPS Q2Q%-41.94%
EPS Next Y1.66%
EPS Next 2Y25.98%
EPS Next 3Y22.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-13.66%
Revenue Next Year-15.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y72.52%
EBIT growth 3Y16.04%
EBIT growth 5Y59.42%
EBIT Next Year43.81%
EBIT Next 3Y16.55%
EBIT Next 5Y13.42%
FCF growth 1Y-1665.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y122.19%
OCF growth 3Y12.33%
OCF growth 5Y79.32%
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 4 / 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 8 / 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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 97.34%.