SCHIBSTED ASA-CL A (SCHA.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:SCHA - Euronext Oslo - NO0003028904 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Taking everything into account, SCHA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SCHA was compared to 57 industry peers in the Media industry. While SCHA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, SCHA is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SCHA was profitable.
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 has a better Return On Assets (32.31%) than 96.49% of its industry peers.
SCHA's Return On Equity of 39.89% is amongst the best of the industry. SCHA outperforms 96.49% of its industry peers.
SCHA has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.09%) than 70.18% of its industry peers.
SCHA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.09%) for SCHA is above the 3 year average (2.06%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
SCHA has a Profit Margin of 155.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCHA outperforms 98.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCHA has grown nicely.
SCHA has a Operating Margin of 12.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: SCHA outperforms 77.19% of its industry peers.
SCHA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SCHA's Gross Margin of 111.90% is amongst the best of the industry. SCHA outperforms 98.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCHA has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SCHA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SCHA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SCHA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
SCHA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SCHA has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.81. This is a neutral value as SCHA would need 5.81 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SCHA (5.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SCHA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SCHA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.31%
2.3 Liquidity
SCHA has a Current Ratio of 3.04. This indicates that SCHA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SCHA's Current ratio of 3.04 is amongst the best of the industry. SCHA outperforms 96.49% 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.
SCHA has a better Quick ratio (3.04) than 96.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SCHA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 193.64%, which is quite impressive.
SCHA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.81% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SCHA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -47.16% in the last year.
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)193.64%
EPS 3Y75.21%
EPS 5Y33.81%
EPS Q2Q%1042.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-47.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.28%
Sales Q2Q%-48.48%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -26.48% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, SCHA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.19% 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-1.93%
Revenue Next 2Y3.69%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.01, which indicates a correct valuation of SCHA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SCHA.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SCHA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.79), we can say SCHA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 68.51, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SCHA.
68.42% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SCHA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.38, SCHA is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 68.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.93% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SCHA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SCHA is valued a bit more expensive than 75.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 110.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SCHA may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SCHA's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.42%, SCHA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.66, SCHA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
SCHA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.47.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.42% |
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.
The Dividend Rate of SCHA has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP157.84%
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
OSL:SCHA (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
314.2
+5.2 (+1.68%)
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 Cap73.50B
Analysts70.43
Price Target357.11 (13.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.42% |
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)-3.41%
PT rev (3m)-0.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-85.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-51.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 68.51 | ||
| P/S | 8.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 110.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 51.04 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | 2.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.25 |
EPS(TTM)24.15
EY7.69%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY1.46%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY0.91%
OCF(TTM)6.16
OCFY1.96%
SpS35.59
BVpS138.87
TBVpS105.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.98%
ROICexcg 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
WACC8.31%
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)193.64%
EPS 3Y75.21%
EPS 5Y33.81%
EPS Q2Q%1042.55%
EPS Next Y-81.01%
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-47.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-15.28%
Sales Q2Q%-48.48%
Revenue Next Year-1.93%
Revenue Next 2Y3.69%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
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%