MULTICONSULT ASA (MULTI.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:MULTI - NO0010734338 - Common Stock
180.5 NOK
+0.5 (+0.28%)
Overall MULTI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MULTI against 41 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. MULTI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MULTI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. MULTI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make MULTI suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MULTI was profitable.
In the past year MULTI had a positive cash flow from operations.
MULTI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MULTI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MULTI has a Return On Assets of 8.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MULTI outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
MULTI's Return On Equity of 30.92% is amongst the best of the industry. MULTI outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
MULTI has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MULTI outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MULTI is significantly above the industry average of 11.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.02%) for MULTI is above the 3 year average (17.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.94% | ||
| ROE | 30.92% | ||
| ROIC | 18.02% |
ROA(3y)9.77%
ROA(5y)9.24%
ROE(3y)31.65%
ROE(5y)30.95%
ROIC(3y)17.87%
ROIC(5y)18.01%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.24%, MULTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
MULTI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MULTI has a Operating Margin of 8.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MULTI outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MULTI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.24% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.47%
OM growth 5Y25.39%
PM growth 3Y7.84%
PM growth 5Y49.91%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MULTI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
MULTI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MULTI has more shares outstanding
MULTI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.27 indicates that MULTI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MULTI has a Altman-Z score of 3.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. MULTI outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MULTI is 2.61, which is a good value as it means it would take MULTI, 2.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MULTI (2.61) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
MULTI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating MULTI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MULTI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MULTI outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.27 |
ROIC/WACC2.28
WACC7.89%
2.3 Liquidity
MULTI has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that MULTI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.93, MULTI is not doing good in the industry: 73.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MULTI has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that MULTI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.62, MULTI is not doing good in the industry: 87.80% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MULTI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.80%.
Measured over the past years, MULTI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 60.54% on average per year.
MULTI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.81%.
Measured over the past years, MULTI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.8%
EPS 3Y17.24%
EPS 5Y60.54%
EPS Q2Q%-72.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.81%
Revenue growth 3Y12.28%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.63%
3.2 Future
MULTI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.52% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.38%
EPS Next 2Y2.15%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
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 decreasing.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.83, the valuation of MULTI can be described as correct.
MULTI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MULTI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.38, MULTI is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MULTI.
MULTI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MULTI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MULTI.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MULTI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y2.15%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, MULTI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MULTI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.72. MULTI pays more dividend than 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
MULTI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MULTI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 39.77%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MULTI pays out 80.27% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MULTI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP80.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.15%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
OSL:MULTI (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
180.5
+0.5 (+0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.99B
Analysts80
Price Target212.42 (17.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
Yearly Dividend8
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.77%
DP80.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-37.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.36%
Max EPS beat(2)-29.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.36%
Max EPS beat(4)11.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.55%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.41%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.57%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.55%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.74%
PT rev (1m)-1.77%
PT rev (3m)-0.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-36.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.39 | ||
| P/B | 4.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
EPS(TTM)11.4
EY6.32%
EPS(NY)14.58
Fwd EY8.08%
FCF(TTM)16.35
FCFY9.06%
OCF(TTM)19.23
OCFY10.65%
SpS199.9
BVpS40.35
TBVpS-2.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.94% | ||
| ROE | 30.92% | ||
| ROCE | 22.46% | ||
| ROIC | 18.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 46.08% | ||
| OM | 8.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.24% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 8.18% |
ROA(3y)9.77%
ROA(5y)9.24%
ROE(3y)31.65%
ROE(5y)30.95%
ROIC(3y)17.87%
ROIC(5y)18.01%
ROICexc(3y)19.57%
ROICexc(5y)20.24%
ROICexgc(3y)47.98%
ROICexgc(5y)44.37%
ROCE(3y)22.28%
ROCE(5y)22.46%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.96%
ROICexcg growth 5Y40.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y27.28%
OM growth 3Y1.47%
OM growth 5Y25.39%
PM growth 3Y7.84%
PM growth 5Y49.91%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.27 |
F-Score6
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACC2.28
Cap/Depr(3y)33.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)27.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.33%
Profit Quality(3y)136.9%
Profit Quality(5y)169.32%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.8%
EPS 3Y17.24%
EPS 5Y60.54%
EPS Q2Q%-72.95%
EPS Next Y-6.38%
EPS Next 2Y2.15%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.81%
Revenue growth 3Y12.28%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.63%
Revenue Next Year2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.98%
EBIT growth 3Y13.93%
EBIT growth 5Y37.18%
EBIT Next Year35.86%
EBIT Next 3Y15.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-15.45%
FCF growth 3Y11.27%
FCF growth 5Y25.44%
OCF growth 1Y-11.21%
OCF growth 3Y13.57%
OCF growth 5Y22.03%