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NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Lisbon - ELI:NOS - PTZON0AM0006 - Common Stock

3.685 EUR
+0.02 (+0.41%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, NOS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NOS was compared to 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. NOS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. NOS is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NOS had positive earnings in the past year.
NOS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NOS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years NOS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
NOS.LS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNOS.LS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.82%, NOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
NOS has a Return On Equity of 24.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NOS outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.99%, NOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NOS is in line with the industry average of 8.12%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.84%) for NOS is below the current ROIC(9.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.82%
ROE 24.41%
ROIC 9.99%
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)5.43%
ROE(3y)21.67%
ROE(5y)17.95%
ROIC(3y)7.84%
ROIC(5y)7.63%
NOS.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNOS.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

NOS has a Profit Margin of 13.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NOS outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NOS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of NOS (16.63%) is better than 70.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NOS has remained more or less at the same level.
NOS's Gross Margin of 70.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NOS outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
NOS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.63%
PM (TTM) 13.66%
GM 70.77%
OM growth 3Y3.9%
OM growth 5Y1.36%
PM growth 3Y16.78%
PM growth 5Y10.28%
GM growth 3Y2.11%
GM growth 5Y0.6%
NOS.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNOS.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NOS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NOS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, NOS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NOS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
NOS.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingNOS.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
NOS.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNOS.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that NOS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of NOS (1.38) is better than 74.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NOS is 4.26, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NOS, 4.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NOS (4.26) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.45 is on the high side and indicates that NOS has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.45, NOS is doing worse than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.45
Debt/FCF 4.26
Altman-Z 1.38
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC6.22%
NOS.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNOS.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

NOS has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that NOS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.58, NOS is not doing good in the industry: 80.65% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that NOS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NOS has a worse Quick ratio (0.54) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.54
NOS.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNOS.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NOS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 51.43%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.44% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.36% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.07% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.43%
EPS 3Y23.41%
EPS 5Y14.44%
EPS Q2Q%30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.36%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y3.07%
Sales Q2Q%5.69%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -7.92% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, NOS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-27.01%
EPS Next 2Y-15.01%
EPS Next 3Y-10.6%
EPS Next 5Y-7.92%
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y5.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
NOS.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNOS.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
NOS.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNOS.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.95, the valuation of NOS can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NOS is valued cheaper than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, NOS is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.63 indicates a reasonable valuation of NOS.
NOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NOS is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NOS to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say NOS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.95
Fwd PE 9.63
NOS.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNOS.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NOS is valued cheaper than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.52
EV/EBITDA N/A
NOS.LS Per share dataNOS.LS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of NOS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as NOS's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y-15.01%
EPS Next 3Y-10.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NOS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.54%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.69, NOS pays a better dividend. On top of this NOS pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, NOS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.54%

5.2 History

The dividend of NOS decreases each year by -0.01%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
NOS.LS Yearly Dividends per shareNOS.LS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

85.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NOS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NOS's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP85.2%
EPS Next 2Y-15.01%
EPS Next 3Y-10.6%
NOS.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNOS.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
NOS.LS Dividend Payout.NOS.LS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NOS.LS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NOS SGPS

ELI:NOS (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

3.685

+0.02 (+0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners18.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.90B
Revenue(TTM)1.78B
Net Income(TTM)240.51M
Analysts56.84
Price Target4.24 (15.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.54%
Yearly Dividend0.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
DP85.2%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
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)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.7%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.31%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.06%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.7%
PT rev (1m)1.32%
PT rev (3m)0.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.95
Fwd PE 9.63
P/S 1.08
P/FCF 4.52
P/OCF 2.23
P/B 1.93
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.53
EY14.38%
EPS(NY)0.38
Fwd EY10.39%
FCF(TTM)0.81
FCFY22.11%
OCF(TTM)1.65
OCFY44.79%
SpS3.42
BVpS1.91
TBVpS-0.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number4.78
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.82%
ROE 24.41%
ROCE 11.28%
ROIC 9.99%
ROICexc 10.02%
ROICexgc 19.35%
OM 16.63%
PM (TTM) 13.66%
GM 70.77%
FCFM 23.84%
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)5.43%
ROE(3y)21.67%
ROE(5y)17.95%
ROIC(3y)7.84%
ROIC(5y)7.63%
ROICexc(3y)7.88%
ROICexc(5y)7.76%
ROICexgc(3y)14.7%
ROICexgc(5y)14.69%
ROCE(3y)8.86%
ROCE(5y)8.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.64%
OM growth 3Y3.9%
OM growth 5Y1.36%
PM growth 3Y16.78%
PM growth 5Y10.28%
GM growth 3Y2.11%
GM growth 5Y0.6%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.45
Debt/FCF 4.26
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 24.46%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 174.48%
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 1.38
F-Score6
WACC6.22%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)28.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.66%
Profit Quality(3y)131.24%
Profit Quality(5y)127.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.43%
EPS 3Y23.41%
EPS 5Y14.44%
EPS Q2Q%30%
EPS Next Y-27.01%
EPS Next 2Y-15.01%
EPS Next 3Y-10.6%
EPS Next 5Y-7.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.36%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y3.07%
Sales Q2Q%5.69%
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y5.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%
EBIT growth 1Y16.65%
EBIT growth 3Y9.97%
EBIT growth 5Y4.47%
EBIT Next Year155.47%
EBIT Next 3Y36.98%
EBIT Next 5Y26.44%
FCF growth 1Y93.32%
FCF growth 3Y149.07%
FCF growth 5Y14.29%
OCF growth 1Y26.99%
OCF growth 3Y8.56%
OCF growth 5Y6.27%

NOS SGPS / NOS.LS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NOS.LS.


What is the valuation status for NOS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to NOS SGPS (NOS.LS). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of NOS stock?

NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of NOS SGPS based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) is 6.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.93.


Can you provide the financial health for NOS stock?

The financial health rating of NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) is 3 / 10.