SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:SCHA - NO0003028904 - Common Stock
340 NOK
+1.4 (+0.41%)
Taking everything into account, SCHA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SCHA was compared to 69 industry peers in the Media industry. While SCHA has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SCHA is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SCHA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SCHA had a positive cash flow from operations.
SCHA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
SCHA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SCHA's Return On Assets of 32.31% is amongst the best of the industry. SCHA outperforms 95.59% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 39.89%, SCHA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.65% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHA's Return On Invested Capital of 2.09% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SCHA is outperformed by 69.12% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SCHA is significantly below the industry average of 8.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.06%) for SCHA is below the current ROIC(2.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.31% | ||
| ROE | 39.89% | ||
| ROIC | 2.09% |
ROA(3y)1.92%
ROA(5y)14.39%
ROE(3y)-1.98%
ROE(5y)16.93%
ROIC(3y)2.06%
ROIC(5y)2.64%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 155.64%, SCHA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.17%, SCHA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 111.90%, SCHA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 155.64% | ||
| GM | 111.9% |
OM growth 3Y-1.54%
OM growth 5Y-3.72%
PM growth 3Y-18.04%
PM growth 5Y99.1%
GM growth 3Y-1.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SCHA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SCHA has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SCHA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SCHA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of SCHA is 5.81, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SCHA, 5.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SCHA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.81. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCHA outperforms 48.53% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that SCHA is not too dependend on debt financing.
SCHA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 79.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.04 indicates that SCHA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SCHA has a Current ratio of 3.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCHA outperforms 95.59% of its industry peers.
SCHA has a Quick Ratio of 3.04. This indicates that SCHA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.04, SCHA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 365.92% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SCHA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.81% on average per year.
SCHA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.29%.
Measured over the past years, SCHA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -15.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)365.92%
EPS 3Y75.21%
EPS 5Y33.81%
EPS Q2Q%-120.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.28%
Sales Q2Q%-46.89%
3.2 Future
SCHA is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -26.48% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SCHA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-81.01%
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.01, the valuation of SCHA can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SCHA.
SCHA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.73, SCHA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SCHA.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. SCHA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SCHA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SCHA is more expensive than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SCHA is valued a bit more expensive than 69.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 119.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SCHA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SCHA's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.48% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SCHA has a yearly dividend return of 0.66%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, SCHA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, SCHA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SCHA grows each year by 113.59%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)113.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
SCHA pays out 157.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SCHA's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP157.84%
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
OSL:SCHA (5/12/2025, 4:19:51 PM)
340
+1.4 (+0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap79.53B
Revenue(TTM)8.32B
Net Income(TTM)12.96B
Analysts71.3
Price Target354.53 (4.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
Yearly Dividend89.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)113.59%
DP157.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1016.78%
Min EPS beat(2)545.98%
Max EPS beat(2)1487.57%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)375.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-514.8%
Max EPS beat(4)1487.57%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)55.15%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)7.91%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.96%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.24%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.96%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.76%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.46%
PT rev (1m)-5.39%
PT rev (3m)-8.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.73 | ||
| P/S | 9.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 119.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 55.23 | ||
| P/B | 2.45 | ||
| P/tB | 3.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.24 |
EPS(TTM)18.88
EY5.55%
EPS(NY)7.12
Fwd EY2.09%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY0.84%
OCF(TTM)6.16
OCFY1.81%
SpS35.59
BVpS138.87
TBVpS105.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.53
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.31% | ||
| ROE | 39.89% | ||
| ROCE | 2.71% | ||
| ROIC | 2.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.24% | ||
| OM | 12.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 155.64% | ||
| GM | 111.9% | ||
| FCFM | 8.02% |
ROA(3y)1.92%
ROA(5y)14.39%
ROE(3y)-1.98%
ROE(5y)16.93%
ROIC(3y)2.06%
ROIC(5y)2.64%
ROICexc(3y)2.28%
ROICexc(5y)2.84%
ROICexgc(3y)3.08%
ROICexgc(5y)3.81%
ROCE(3y)2.73%
ROCE(5y)3.46%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-40.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.02%
OM growth 3Y-1.54%
OM growth 5Y-3.72%
PM growth 3Y-18.04%
PM growth 5Y99.1%
GM growth 3Y-1.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 41.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 5.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)9.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)365.92%
EPS 3Y75.21%
EPS 5Y33.81%
EPS Q2Q%-120.87%
EPS Next Y-81.01%
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.28%
Sales Q2Q%-46.89%
Revenue Next Year-3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.4%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.43%
EBIT Next Year113.35%
EBIT Next 3Y48.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.06%
FCF growth 3Y-24.42%
FCF growth 5Y-19.17%
OCF growth 1Y-15.69%
OCF growth 3Y-16.77%
OCF growth 5Y-12.73%
SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A / SCHA.OL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SCHA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SCHA.OL.
What is the valuation status of SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A?
SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SCHA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) is 18.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.45.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) is expected to decline by -81.01% in the next year.