KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASA (KOA.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:KOA - NO0003033102 - Common Stock
1.714 NOK
+0 (+0.23%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to KOA. KOA was compared to 29 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While KOA seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. KOA has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KOA has reported negative net income.
In the past year KOA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years KOA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KOA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KOA has a Return On Assets of -3.02%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KOA underperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KOA (-9.11%) is worse than 65.52% of its industry peers.
KOA's Return On Invested Capital of 2.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KOA is outperformed by 75.86% of its industry peers.
KOA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.96%. This is below the industry average of 6.57%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.02% | ||
| ROE | -9.11% | ||
| ROIC | 2.41% |
ROA(3y)-2.65%
ROA(5y)-4.12%
ROE(3y)-9.12%
ROE(5y)-14.89%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)3.79%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.74%, KOA is doing worse than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
KOA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.79%, KOA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KOA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 53.79% |
OM growth 3Y-32.91%
OM growth 5Y-20.33%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.56%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KOA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KOA has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for KOA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KOA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.82 indicates that KOA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KOA's Altman-Z score of 1.82 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KOA outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
KOA has a debt to FCF ratio of 26.78. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KOA would need 26.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KOA (26.78) is worse than 75.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98 indicates that KOA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.98, KOA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC8.35%
2.3 Liquidity
KOA has a Current Ratio of 2.03. This indicates that KOA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KOA's Current ratio of 2.03 is amongst the best of the industry. KOA outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
KOA has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that KOA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KOA has a Quick ratio of 1.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. KOA outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 54.55% over the past year.
KOA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.76%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.45% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.45%
Sales Q2Q%-10.42%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.05% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
KOA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y100%
EPS Next 2Y56.81%
EPS Next 3Y39.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.84%
Revenue Next 2Y0.13%
Revenue Next 3Y1.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue 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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KOA. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
KOA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.60.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KOA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KOA is more expensive than 75.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. KOA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KOA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KOA is more expensive than 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KOA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KOA is more expensive than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KOA's earnings are expected to grow with 39.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y56.81%
EPS Next 3Y39.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KOA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
OSL:KOA (9/18/2025, 1:09:30 PM)
1.714
+0 (+0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners31.71%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.63B
Analysts47.5
Price Target1.72 (0.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.74%
DP-6.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.19%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)6.98%
PT rev (3m)8.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-100%
EPS NY rev (3m)-100%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.33 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 1.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.02 |
EPS(TTM)-0.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY6.85%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY5.49%
OCF(TTM)0.4
OCFY23.1%
SpS9.63
BVpS2.44
TBVpS1.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.02% | ||
| ROE | -9.11% | ||
| ROCE | 3.13% | ||
| ROIC | 2.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.91% | ||
| OM | 1.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 53.79% | ||
| FCFM | 0.98% |
ROA(3y)-2.65%
ROA(5y)-4.12%
ROE(3y)-9.12%
ROE(5y)-14.89%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)3.79%
ROICexc(3y)5.93%
ROICexc(5y)5.11%
ROICexgc(3y)7.58%
ROICexgc(5y)6.38%
ROCE(3y)5.14%
ROCE(5y)4.92%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.48%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-16.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.39%
OM growth 3Y-32.91%
OM growth 5Y-20.33%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.56%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
F-Score7
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)83.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.72%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
EPS Next Y100%
EPS Next 2Y56.81%
EPS Next 3Y39.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.45%
Sales Q2Q%-10.42%
Revenue Next Year-5.84%
Revenue Next 2Y0.13%
Revenue Next 3Y1.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y87.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.09%
EBIT growth 5Y-26.27%
EBIT Next Year75.47%
EBIT Next 3Y38.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y210%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y50.7%
OCF growth 3Y-3.54%
OCF growth 5Y-8.85%