FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:FRO - CY0200352116 - Common Stock
242 NOK
-2.1 (-0.86%)
Taking everything into account, FRO scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FRO was compared to 68 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While FRO is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. FRO has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FRO had positive earnings in the past year.
Of the past 5 years FRO 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FRO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FRO has a Return On Assets (3.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.37%, FRO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.07% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.58%, FRO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FRO is in line with the industry average of 9.16%.
| 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 better Profit Margin (12.34%) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
FRO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FRO has a better Operating Margin (25.52%) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FRO has grown nicely.
FRO has a Gross Margin (45.19%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 3Y281.72%
OM growth 5Y5.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y10.57%
GM growth 3Y25.67%
GM growth 5Y3.8%
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.
FRO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FRO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FRO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.66, we must say that FRO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FRO's Altman-Z score of 1.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FRO outperforms 43.48% 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 75.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC8.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that FRO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FRO has a Current ratio of 1.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FRO outperforms 55.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.37 indicates that FRO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FRO's Quick ratio of 1.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FRO outperforms 72.46% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.25% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for FRO has decreased by -13.41% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, FRO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y18.25%
EPS Q2Q%-44.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.41%
Revenue growth 3Y39.86%
Revenue growth 5Y16.45%
Sales Q2Q%-11.76%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FRO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.06% on average per year.
FRO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.57%
EPS Next 2Y25.98%
EPS Next 3Y22.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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 25.58, the valuation of FRO can be described as 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.
FRO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.42, which indicates a very decent valuation of FRO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FRO indicates a rather cheap valuation: FRO is cheaper than 81.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.59, FRO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FRO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FRO is more expensive than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.56 |
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.
FRO has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)16.32
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y25.98%
EPS Next 3Y22.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FRO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.95%.
FRO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.82.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, FRO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
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
FRO pays out 34.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
FRO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.74%
EPS Next 2Y25.98%
EPS Next 3Y22.06%
OSL:FRO (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
242
-2.1 (-0.86%)
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 Cap53.87B
Revenue(TTM)1.77B
Net Income(TTM)217.88M
Analysts86.67
Price Target254.01 (4.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
Yearly Dividend19.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)78.57%
DP34.74%
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)5.41%
PT rev (3m)3.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.42 | ||
| P/S | 3 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.28 | ||
| P/tB | 2.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.56 |
EPS(TTM)9.46
EY3.91%
EPS(NY)28.74
Fwd EY11.87%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS80.7
BVpS106.26
TBVpS101.12
PEG (NY)16.32
PEG (5Y)1.4
Graham Number150.39
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 | N/A |
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 3Y375.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y376.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.73%
OM growth 3Y281.72%
OM growth 5Y5.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y10.57%
GM growth 3Y25.67%
GM growth 5Y3.8%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.44%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)393.22%
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 Y1.57%
EPS Next 2Y25.98%
EPS Next 3Y22.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.41%
Revenue growth 3Y39.86%
Revenue growth 5Y16.45%
Sales Q2Q%-11.76%
Revenue Next Year-13.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-42.95%
EBIT growth 3Y433.89%
EBIT growth 5Y23.18%
EBIT Next Year26.17%
EBIT Next 3Y18.01%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y76.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-13.99%
OCF growth 3Y105.14%
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 4 / 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 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is FRONTLINE PLC?
The financial health rating of FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) is 2 / 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 34.74%.