KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASA (KOA.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Oslo • OSL:KOA • NO0003033102
2.135 NOK
-0.03 (-1.16%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to KOA. KOA was compared to 29 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. The financial health of KOA is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. KOA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KOA has reported negative net income.
- KOA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years KOA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years KOA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.80%, KOA is doing worse than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -8.95%, KOA is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- KOA has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.62%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KOA underperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KOA is below the industry average of 6.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.8% | ||
| ROE | -8.95% | ||
| ROIC | 0.62% |
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
- KOA's Operating Margin of 0.44% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KOA is outperformed by 82.76% of its industry peers.
- KOA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.04%, KOA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% 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 | 0.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 58.04% |
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
- KOA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KOA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KOA has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for KOA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.75, we must say that KOA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.75, KOA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- KOA has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.47. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KOA would need 6.47 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KOA's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KOA outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08 is on the high side and indicates that KOA has dependencies on debt financing.
- KOA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KOA outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.07
WACC8.42%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.93 indicates that KOA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.93, KOA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that KOA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of KOA (1.43) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- KOA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 62.04%, which is quite impressive.
- Looking at the last year, KOA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.26% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, KOA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)62.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%118.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.45%
Sales Q2Q%-10.3%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 45.35% 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 1.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y100%
EPS Next 2Y61.62%
EPS Next 3Y45.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y1.6%
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
- KOA reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.92, the valuation of KOA can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KOA is valued a bit more expensive than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- KOA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KOA is valued a bit more expensive than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KOA is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.7 |
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.
- KOA's earnings are expected to grow with 45.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y61.62%
EPS Next 3Y45.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for KOA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASA / KOA.OL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KOA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to KOA.OL.
What is the valuation status of KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASA (KOA.OL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASA (KOA.OL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASA?
KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASA (KOA.OL) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASA (KOA.OL) stock?
The dividend rating of KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASA (KOA.OL) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -3.18%.