FRONTLINE PLC (FRO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FRO - CY0200352116 - Common Stock
24.03 USD
+0.36 (+1.52%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FRO. FRO was compared to 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. FRO has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. FRO has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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
FRO has a Return On Assets (3.82%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FRO has a Return On Equity of 9.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: FRO outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
FRO's Return On Invested Capital of 6.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FRO outperforms 62.02% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FRO is significantly below the industry average of 21.28%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.82% | ||
| ROE | 9.37% | ||
| ROIC | 6.75% |
ROA(3y)9.7%
ROA(5y)7.85%
ROE(3y)23.68%
ROE(5y)19.15%
ROIC(3y)9.24%
ROIC(5y)7.64%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.34%, FRO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
FRO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FRO's Operating Margin of 25.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FRO outperforms 64.90% of its industry peers.
FRO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 3Y281.28%
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.
FRO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FRO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FRO has an Altman-Z score of 1.66. 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 1.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FRO outperforms 62.02% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (5.82) than 62.02% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FRO is outperformed by 71.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC8.32%
2.3 Liquidity
FRO has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that FRO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FRO (1.37) is better than 62.50% 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 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FRO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.41%.
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 3Y39.87%
Revenue growth 5Y16.45%
Sales Q2Q%-11.76%
3.2 Future
FRO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.47% yearly.
FRO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.57%
EPS Next 2Y32.93%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.55%
Revenue Next 3Y2.38%
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 stable.
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 25.84, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FRO.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FRO is valued a bit more expensive than 61.06% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FRO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say FRO is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.64, the valuation of FRO can be described as very cheap.
89.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FRO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FRO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.57), we can say FRO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FRO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FRO is valued a bit cheaper than 79.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
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 decent 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 19.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)5.66
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y32.93%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FRO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.26%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.96, FRO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, FRO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
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
FRO pays out 110.35% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y32.93%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
NYSE:FRO (1/8/2026, 10:45:59 AM)
24.03
+0.36 (+1.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.42%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.35B
Revenue(TTM)1.77B
Net Income(TTM)217.88M
Analysts86.67
Price Target29.07 (20.97%)
Short Float %3.13%
Short Ratio1.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
Yearly Dividend1.95
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)12.87%
PT rev (3m)20.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.64 | ||
| P/S | 3.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.44 | ||
| P/B | 2.3 | ||
| P/tB | 2.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)3.15
Fwd EY13.09%
FCF(TTM)2.5
FCFY10.41%
OCF(TTM)2.55
OCFY10.6%
SpS7.93
BVpS10.45
TBVpS9.94
PEG (NY)5.66
PEG (5Y)1.42
Graham Number14.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.82% | ||
| ROE | 9.37% | ||
| ROCE | 8.55% | ||
| ROIC | 6.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.17% | ||
| 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)9.24%
ROIC(5y)7.64%
ROICexc(3y)10.04%
ROICexc(5y)8.23%
ROICexgc(3y)10.29%
ROICexgc(5y)8.45%
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 | 1.66 |
F-Score4
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACC0.81
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 Y4.57%
EPS Next 2Y32.93%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.41%
Revenue growth 3Y39.87%
Revenue growth 5Y16.45%
Sales Q2Q%-11.76%
Revenue Next Year-7.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.55%
Revenue Next 3Y2.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-42.95%
EBIT growth 3Y433.29%
EBIT growth 5Y23.18%
EBIT Next Year28.18%
EBIT Next 3Y15.98%
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 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 for FRO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FRO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FRONTLINE PLC (FRO) is 25.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.3.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FRONTLINE PLC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FRONTLINE PLC (FRO) is expected to grow by 4.57% in the next year.