SCHIBSTED ASA-B SHS (SCHB.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:SCHB - Euronext Oslo - NO0010736879 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Overall SCHB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SCHB against 59 industry peers in the Media industry. SCHB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, SCHB is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SCHB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SCHB had a positive cash flow from operations.
SCHB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SCHB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 32.31%, SCHB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SCHB (39.89%) is better than 94.92% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.09%, SCHB is doing worse than 66.10% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.09%) for SCHB 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 155.64%, SCHB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCHB has grown nicely.
SCHB has a better Operating Margin (12.17%) than 79.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCHB has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 111.90%, SCHB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHB'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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SCHB is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SCHB has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
SCHB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SCHB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SCHB has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.81. This is a neutral value as SCHB would need 5.81 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SCHB's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHB outperforms 49.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that SCHB is not too dependend on debt financing.
SCHB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCHB outperforms 81.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.04 indicates that SCHB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SCHB's Current ratio of 3.04 is amongst the best of the industry. SCHB outperforms 98.31% of its industry peers.
SCHB has a Quick Ratio of 3.04. This indicates that SCHB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SCHB (3.04) is better than 98.31% of its industry peers.
| 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 193.64% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 33.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, SCHB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -47.16% in the last year.
SCHB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -15.28% yearly.
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, SCHB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.28% 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-3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y3.28%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.30 indicates a correct valuation of SCHB.
61.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCHB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.78. SCHB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 64.76 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SCHB.
62.71% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SCHB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
SCHB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 64.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SCHB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SCHB is more expensive than 64.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SCHB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SCHB is more expensive than 69.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 104 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SCHB may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SCHB's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y-45.69%
EPS Next 3Y-26.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.42%, SCHB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.66, SCHB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
SCHB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.42% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SCHB 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
SCHB pays out 157.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SCHB'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:SCHB (4/28/2025, 4:19:55 PM)
297
-0.8 (-0.27%)
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 Cap69.47B
Analysts70.43
Price Target337.42 (13.61%)
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)-9.46%
PT rev (3m)-5.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-85.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-51.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 64.76 | ||
| P/S | 8.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 104 | ||
| P/OCF | 48.25 | ||
| P/B | 2.14 | ||
| P/tB | 2.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.42 |
EPS(TTM)24.15
EY8.13%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY1.54%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY0.96%
OCF(TTM)6.16
OCFY2.07%
SpS35.59
BVpS138.87
TBVpS105.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
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
WACC8.29%
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-3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y3.28%
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%