SCATEC ASA (SCATC.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:SCATC - Euronext Oslo - NO0010715139 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Overall SCATC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SCATC against 22 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SCATC while its profitability can be described as average. SCATC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SCATC was profitable.
In the past year SCATC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years SCATC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years SCATC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SCATC has a Return On Assets of 5.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCATC outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
SCATC has a Return On Equity of 21.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCATC outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
SCATC has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.44%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCATC outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SCATC is below the industry average of 5.28%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.44%) for SCATC is above the 3 year average (2.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.02% | ||
| ROE | 21.53% | ||
| ROIC | 3.44% |
ROA(3y)0.24%
ROA(5y)0.02%
ROE(3y)1.13%
ROE(5y)0.43%
ROIC(3y)2.96%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of SCATC (53.52%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCATC has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of SCATC (43.00%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
SCATC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 53.52% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y2.82%
OM growth 5Y-1.73%
PM growth 3Y32.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SCATC 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 SCATC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SCATC has more shares outstanding
SCATC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.56, we must say that SCATC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SCATC (0.56) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.46 is on the high side and indicates that SCATC has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.46, SCATC is not doing good in the industry: 86.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC7.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that SCATC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.34, SCATC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.34 indicates that SCATC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.34, SCATC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 224.00% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SCATC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 50.44% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 8.18% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 19.27% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)224%
EPS 3Y50.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%757.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.18%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y19.27%
Sales Q2Q%48.81%
3.2 Future
SCATC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -27.61% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.53% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-55.48%
EPS Next 2Y-48.02%
EPS Next 3Y-11.22%
EPS Next 5Y-27.61%
Revenue Next Year-7.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.49%
Revenue Next 5Y10.53%
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.14, the valuation of SCATC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SCATC is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
SCATC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 44.17, SCATC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCATC is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. SCATC is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SCATC is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SCATC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SCATC's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-48.02%
EPS Next 3Y-11.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%, SCATC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.54, SCATC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, SCATC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SCATC has a limited annual growth rate of 0.64%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
SCATC pays out 15.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.82%
EPS Next 2Y-48.02%
EPS Next 3Y-11.22%
OSL:SCATC (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
98.35
-0.35 (-0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.83%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.63B
Analysts83.53
Price Target101.07 (2.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
Yearly Dividend2.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.64%
DP15.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)664.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-205.37%
Max EPS beat(2)1533.91%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)406.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-205.37%
Max EPS beat(4)1533.91%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)225.63%
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)-20%
Min Revenue beat(2)-45.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.71%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-45.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)32.51%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.91%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-22.45%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-24.81%
PT rev (1m)3.02%
PT rev (3m)1.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-101.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-101.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-17.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.17 | ||
| P/S | 3.83 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 1.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.55 |
EPS(TTM)13.77
EY14%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY2.26%
FCF(TTM)-5.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)16.52
OCFY16.8%
SpS25.71
BVpS63.91
TBVpS60.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.02% | ||
| ROE | 21.53% | ||
| ROCE | 4.55% | ||
| ROIC | 3.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.02% | ||
| OM | 43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 53.52% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.24%
ROA(5y)0.02%
ROE(3y)1.13%
ROE(5y)0.43%
ROIC(3y)2.96%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
ROICexc(3y)3.28%
ROICexc(5y)4%
ROICexgc(3y)3.34%
ROICexgc(5y)4.08%
ROCE(3y)3.97%
ROCE(5y)4.4%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.09%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.88%
OM growth 3Y2.82%
OM growth 5Y-1.73%
PM growth 3Y32.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 285.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 83.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
F-Score8
WACC7.26%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)380.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)295.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)119.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)90.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)224%
EPS 3Y50.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%757.53%
EPS Next Y-55.48%
EPS Next 2Y-48.02%
EPS Next 3Y-11.22%
EPS Next 5Y-27.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.18%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y19.27%
Sales Q2Q%48.81%
Revenue Next Year-7.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.49%
Revenue Next 5Y10.53%
EBIT growth 1Y2.69%
EBIT growth 3Y16.05%
EBIT growth 5Y17.21%
EBIT Next Year16.75%
EBIT Next 3Y13.44%
EBIT Next 5Y15.09%
FCF growth 1Y66.71%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y94.66%
OCF growth 3Y14.31%
OCF growth 5Y10.72%