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NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

4.14 EUR
+0.03 (+0.73%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NOS. NOS was compared to 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While NOS has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. NOS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NOS was profitable.
NOS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NOS has always been profitable.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of NOS (7.14%) is better than 91.89% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.06%, NOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
NOS has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NOS outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NOS is in line with the industry average of 8.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.84%) for NOS is below the current ROIC(10.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.14%
ROE 24.06%
ROIC 10.18%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.18%, NOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
NOS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of NOS (16.79%) is better than 64.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NOS has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 71.16%, NOS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
NOS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.79%
PM (TTM) 14.18%
GM 71.16%
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 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.
NOS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NOS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NOS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NOS.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingNOS.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

NOS has an Altman-Z score of 1.49. This is a bad value and indicates that NOS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NOS has a better Altman-Z score (1.49) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NOS is 4.88, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NOS, 4.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.88, NOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
NOS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NOS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.30) than 64.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.3
Debt/FCF 4.88
Altman-Z 1.49
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC6.32%
NOS.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNOS.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that NOS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NOS has a worse Current ratio (0.61) than 81.08% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that NOS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NOS has a Quick ratio of 0.57. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NOS underperforms 83.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.57
NOS.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNOS.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 51.43% over the past year.
NOS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.44% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.36% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.07% on average per year.
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 -7.66% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.57% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-25.2%
EPS Next 2Y-15.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.99%
EPS Next 5Y-7.66%
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3Y3.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.57%

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.
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.
NOS.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNOS.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.81, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of NOS.
94.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NOS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
NOS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.82, which indicates a very decent valuation of NOS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NOS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NOS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say NOS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.81
Fwd PE 10.82
NOS.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNOS.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NOS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6
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.
NOS's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.99% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y-15.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.52%, NOS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.15, 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 1.92, NOS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.52%

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

80.98% 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.
DP80.98%
EPS Next 2Y-15.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.99%
NOS.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNOS.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

4.14

+0.03 (+0.73%)

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 Owners13.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.13B
Revenue(TTM)1.78B
Net Income(TTM)253.04M
Analysts56.84
Price Target4.25 (2.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.52%
Yearly Dividend0.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
DP80.98%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.7%
Min EPS beat(2)7.26%
Max EPS beat(2)36.14%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.7%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.08%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.01%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.46%
PT rev (1m)0.2%
PT rev (3m)1.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.81
Fwd PE 10.82
P/S 1.19
P/FCF 6
P/OCF 2.73
P/B 2.03
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.53
EY12.8%
EPS(NY)0.38
Fwd EY9.24%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY16.66%
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY36.68%
SpS3.46
BVpS2.04
TBVpS-0.36
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
Graham Number4.93
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.14%
ROE 24.06%
ROCE 11.51%
ROIC 10.18%
ROICexc 10.22%
ROICexgc 19.49%
OM 16.79%
PM (TTM) 14.18%
GM 71.16%
FCFM 19.9%
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 1.3
Debt/FCF 4.88
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 23.93%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 140.38%
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.57
Altman-Z 1.49
F-Score6
WACC6.32%
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-25.2%
EPS Next 2Y-15.04%
EPS Next 3Y-9.99%
EPS Next 5Y-7.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.36%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y3.07%
Sales Q2Q%5.69%
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3Y3.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.57%
EBIT growth 1Y18.08%
EBIT growth 3Y9.97%
EBIT growth 5Y4.47%
EBIT Next Year158.92%
EBIT Next 3Y37.38%
EBIT Next 5Y26.43%
FCF growth 1Y48.36%
FCF growth 3Y149.07%
FCF growth 5Y14.29%
OCF growth 1Y20.51%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for NOS SGPS?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for NOS SGPS?

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


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NOS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) is expected to decline by -25.2% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) stock?

The dividend rating of NOS SGPS (NOS.LS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 80.98%.