FRONTLINE PLC (FRO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FRO - CY0200352116 - Common Stock
24.595 USD
+0.49 (+2.05%)
Taking everything into account, FRO scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FRO was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While FRO belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
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 has a Return On Assets of 11.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FRO outperforms 90.95% of its industry peers.
FRO has a better Return On Equity (28.82%) than 90.95% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.78%, FRO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FRO is significantly below the industry average of 21.86%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.78%) for FRO is above the 3 year average (6.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 36.42%, FRO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.90% of the companies in the same industry.
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 86.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FRO has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of FRO (55.88%) is better than 65.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FRO has grown nicely.
| 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.
FRO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
FRO has an Altman-Z score of 1.79. This is a bad value and indicates that FRO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of FRO (1.79) is better than 61.43% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the high side and indicates that FRO has dependencies on debt financing.
FRO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.40. This is in the lower half of the industry: FRO underperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.69%
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 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.78 indicates that FRO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FRO (1.78) is better than 76.67% 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%.
FRO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.25% yearly.
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 3.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.17%
EPS Next 2Y25.98%
EPS Next 3Y22.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.65%
Revenue Next 2Y3.6%
Revenue Next 3Y3.33%
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
FRO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.77.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FRO is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.35. FRO is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.71, the valuation of FRO can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FRO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.72. FRO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.71 |
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 | 8.7 |
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 an outstanding 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)7.18
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y25.98%
EPS Next 3Y22.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FRO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.55%, which is a nice return.
FRO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.92.
FRO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FRO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 78.57%!
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 (11/12/2025, 11:26:52 AM)
24.595
+0.49 (+2.05%)
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 Cap5.48B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)656.41M
Analysts86.67
Price Target25.76 (4.74%)
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio2.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
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)4.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.71 | ||
| P/S | 3.04 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.4 | ||
| P/B | 2.4 | ||
| P/tB | 2.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.7 |
EPS(TTM)1.08
EY4.39%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY11.49%
FCF(TTM)-3.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.85
OCFY15.64%
SpS8.1
BVpS10.23
TBVpS9.73
PEG (NY)7.18
PEG (5Y)1.25
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 | 1.79 |
F-Score6
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.4
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 Y3.17%
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-5.65%
Revenue Next 2Y3.6%
Revenue Next 3Y3.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y72.52%
EBIT growth 3Y16.04%
EBIT growth 5Y59.42%
EBIT Next Year47.8%
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%.