FRONTLINE PLC (FRO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FRO - CY0200352116 - Common Stock
25.345 USD
-0.43 (-1.65%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FRO. FRO was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While FRO has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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
FRO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FRO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years FRO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
FRO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FRO has a better Return On Assets (11.16%) than 91.90% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.82%, FRO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.95% of the companies in the same industry.
FRO has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.78%) than 84.76% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FRO is significantly below the industry average of 21.71%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.27%) for FRO is below the current ROIC(10.78%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.16% | ||
| ROE | 28.82% | ||
| ROIC | 10.78% |
ROA(3y)6.95%
ROA(5y)7.04%
ROE(3y)16.39%
ROE(5y)16.81%
ROIC(3y)6.27%
ROIC(5y)7.15%
1.3 Margins
FRO has a better Profit Margin (36.42%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
FRO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FRO's Operating Margin of 41.43% is amongst the best of the industry. FRO outperforms 86.19% of its industry peers.
FRO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FRO's Gross Margin of 55.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FRO outperforms 65.24% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FRO is 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
FRO has an Altman-Z score of 1.85. This is not the best score and indicates that FRO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FRO has a better Altman-Z score (1.85) than 64.76% of its industry peers.
FRO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.40, FRO is not doing good in the industry: 73.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.78 indicates that FRO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.78, FRO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.86% 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.78) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FRO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -47.57%.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.90% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.47 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FRO.
FRO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FRO to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say FRO is valued inline with the index average.
FRO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.97.
FRO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FRO is cheaper than 80.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, FRO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.97 |
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 | 9.08 |
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.
FRO's earnings are expected to grow with 22.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)14.12
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y25.98%
EPS Next 3Y22.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.31%, FRO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FRO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.89.
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
On average, the dividend of FRO grows each year by 78.57%, which is quite nice.
FRO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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%
NYSE:FRO (11/19/2025, 1:37:01 PM)
25.345
-0.43 (-1.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.37%
Inst Owner Change0.65%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.64B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)656.41M
Analysts86.67
Price Target25.76 (1.64%)
Short Float %3.37%
Short Ratio2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
Yearly Dividend1.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)78.57%
DP97.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)6.69%
PT rev (3m)9.78%
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 | 23.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.97 | ||
| P/S | 3.13 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.59 | ||
| P/B | 2.48 | ||
| P/tB | 2.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.08 |
EPS(TTM)1.08
EY4.26%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY11.15%
FCF(TTM)-3.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.85
OCFY15.17%
SpS8.1
BVpS10.23
TBVpS9.73
PEG (NY)14.12
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number15.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.16% | ||
| ROE | 28.82% | ||
| ROCE | 13.64% | ||
| ROIC | 10.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.69% | ||
| 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)6.27%
ROIC(5y)7.15%
ROICexc(3y)6.82%
ROICexc(5y)7.68%
ROICexgc(3y)7%
ROICexgc(5y)7.92%
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 | 1.85 |
F-Score6
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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 FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FRONTLINE PLC (FRO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FRO.
What is the valuation status of FRONTLINE PLC (FRO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FRONTLINE PLC (FRO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FRONTLINE PLC?
FRONTLINE PLC (FRO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is FRONTLINE PLC?
The financial health rating of FRONTLINE PLC (FRO) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FRO stock?
The dividend rating of FRONTLINE PLC (FRO) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 97.34%.