FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:FRO - CY0200352116 - Common Stock
253.5 NOK
+9.1 (+3.72%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FRO. FRO was compared to 77 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FRO while its profitability can be described as average. FRO has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years FRO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.82%, FRO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
FRO's Return On Equity of 9.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FRO outperforms 55.84% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FRO (6.58%) is better than 62.34% 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 8.78%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 12.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FRO outperforms 68.83% 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 67.53% of its industry peers.
FRO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FRO (45.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FRO has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FRO is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FRO remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FRO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FRO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FRO has an Altman-Z score of 1.68. This is a bad value and indicates that FRO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FRO's Altman-Z score of 1.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FRO outperforms 44.16% of its industry peers.
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 Debt to FCF ratio of 5.82. This is in the better half of the industry: FRO outperforms 62.34% of its industry peers.
FRO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FRO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.27) than 74.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC8.64%
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 55.84% 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.37. This is in the better half of the industry: FRO outperforms 74.03% 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
FRO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.45% yearly.
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 3.20% on average over the next years.
FRO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y21.46%
EPS Next 3Y3.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.94, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FRO.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FRO is valued a bit more expensive than 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. FRO is around the same levels.
FRO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.54.
FRO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FRO is cheaper than 75.32% of the companies in the same industry.
FRO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.54 |
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 67.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FRO is valued a bit cheaper than 79.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
FRO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.55
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y21.46%
EPS Next 3Y3.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FRO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.81%.
FRO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.26.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, FRO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
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
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 2Y21.46%
EPS Next 3Y3.2%
OSL:FRO (1/12/2026, 11:42:02 AM)
253.5
+9.1 (+3.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap56.43B
Revenue(TTM)1.77B
Net Income(TTM)217.88M
Analysts87.5
Price Target297.12 (17.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
Yearly Dividend19.73
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)0.86%
PT rev (3m)23.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.54 | ||
| P/S | 3.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.84 | ||
| P/B | 2.4 | ||
| P/tB | 2.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.67 |
EPS(TTM)9.41
EY3.71%
EPS(NY)26.56
Fwd EY10.48%
FCF(TTM)25.31
FCFY9.98%
OCF(TTM)25.76
OCFY10.16%
SpS80.26
BVpS105.68
TBVpS100.57
PEG (NY)8.55
PEG (5Y)1.48
Graham Number149.58
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 | 1.68 |
F-Score4
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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 Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y21.46%
EPS Next 3Y3.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.41%
Revenue growth 3Y39.87%
Revenue growth 5Y16.45%
Sales Q2Q%-11.76%
Revenue Next Year-14.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.39%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-42.95%
EBIT growth 3Y433.29%
EBIT growth 5Y23.18%
EBIT Next Year26.59%
EBIT Next 3Y13.47%
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 4 / 10 to FRO.OL.
What is the valuation status for FRO 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FRO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) is 26.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.4.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FRONTLINE PLC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FRONTLINE PLC (FRO.OL) is expected to grow by 3.15% in the next year.