NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - ELI:NOS - PTZON0AM0006 - Common Stock
3.825 EUR
+0.03 (+0.79%)
Overall NOS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NOS against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. NOS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on NOS.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NOS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NOS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.82%, NOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% 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 96.67% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.99%, NOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% 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 7.68%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.99%) for NOS is above the 3 year average (7.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
NOS has a Profit Margin of 13.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NOS outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NOS has grown nicely.
NOS has a better Operating Margin (16.63%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
NOS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 70.77%, NOS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NOS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NOS is still creating some value.
NOS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NOS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
NOS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that NOS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.39, NOS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.26, NOS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
NOS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.45. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NOS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.45) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC6.24%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that NOS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, NOS is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NOS has a Quick 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 Quick ratio value of 0.54, NOS is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 51.43% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.44% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.49% in the past year.
NOS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.43%
EPS 3Y23.41%
EPS 5Y14.44%
EPS Q2Q%-31.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.49%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y3.07%
Sales Q2Q%11.16%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -5.96% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-28.73%
EPS Next 2Y-14.9%
EPS Next 3Y-12.32%
EPS Next 5Y-5.96%
Revenue Next Year8.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y3.63%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.22, the valuation of NOS can be described as very cheap.
NOS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NOS is cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
NOS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.97, the valuation of NOS can be described as reasonable.
NOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NOS is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.86. NOS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NOS indicates a rather cheap valuation: NOS is cheaper than 96.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NOS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
NOS's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.32% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y-14.9%
EPS Next 3Y-12.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.93%, NOS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.57, NOS pays a better dividend. On top of this NOS pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NOS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.93% |
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
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-14.9%
EPS Next 3Y-12.32%
ELI:NOS (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.825
+0.03 (+0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.97B
Analysts56.84
Price Target4.2 (9.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.93% |
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)0.2%
PT rev (3m)1.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20%
EPS NY rev (1m)22.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.97 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.32 | ||
| P/B | 2 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.53
EY13.86%
EPS(NY)0.38
Fwd EY10.03%
FCF(TTM)0.81
FCFY21.3%
OCF(TTM)1.65
OCFY43.15%
SpS3.42
BVpS1.91
TBVpS-0.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.8%
ROICexcg 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.39 |
F-Score6
WACC6.24%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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%-31.25%
EPS Next Y-28.73%
EPS Next 2Y-14.9%
EPS Next 3Y-12.32%
EPS Next 5Y-5.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.49%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y3.07%
Sales Q2Q%11.16%
Revenue Next Year8.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y3.63%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
EBIT growth 1Y16.65%
EBIT growth 3Y9.97%
EBIT growth 5Y4.47%
EBIT Next Year148.63%
EBIT Next 3Y35.27%
EBIT Next 5Y25.58%
FCF growth 1Y93.32%
FCF growth 3Y149.07%
FCF growth 5Y14.29%
OCF growth 1Y26.99%
OCF growth 3Y8.56%
OCF growth 5Y6.27%