SCHIBSTED ASA-B SHS (SCHB.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:SCHB - Euronext Oslo - NO0010736879 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SCHB. SCHB was compared to 66 industry peers in the Media industry. While SCHB has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SCHB is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SCHB was profitable.
SCHB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SCHB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
SCHB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SCHB (32.31%) is better than 98.53% of its industry peers.
SCHB has a better Return On Equity (39.89%) than 95.59% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SCHB (2.09%) is worse than 66.18% of its industry peers.
SCHB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.01%.
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.
SCHB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SCHB (12.17%) is better than 80.88% 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
SCHB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
SCHB has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SCHB has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SCHB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SCHB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SCHB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.21%
2.3 Liquidity
SCHB has a Current Ratio of 3.04. This indicates that SCHB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.04, SCHB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.53% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
SCHB has a Quick ratio of 3.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCHB outperforms 98.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SCHB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 193.64%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, SCHB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.81% on average per year.
The Revenue for SCHB has decreased by -47.16% in the past year. This is quite bad
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
SCHB is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -26.24% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SCHB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-80.82%
EPS Next 2Y-45.43%
EPS Next 3Y-26.24%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.47, the valuation of SCHB can be described as correct.
63.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCHB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SCHB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 70.22, the valuation of SCHB can be described as expensive.
SCHB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SCHB is more expensive than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHB is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 70.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.65% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SCHB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SCHB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 113.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SCHB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SCHB's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y-45.43%
EPS Next 3Y-26.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SCHB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
OSL:SCHB (5/12/2025, 4:17:38 PM)
325.2
+3.4 (+1.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap76.07B
Analysts71.3
Price Target338.05 (3.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP157.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1013.64%
Min EPS beat(2)539.71%
Max EPS beat(2)1487.57%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)374.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-514.8%
Max EPS beat(4)1487.57%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)54.31%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)7.35%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.38%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.24%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.2%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.92%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.58%
PT rev (1m)-6.08%
PT rev (3m)-9.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 70.22 | ||
| P/S | 9.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 113.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 52.83 | ||
| P/B | 2.34 | ||
| P/tB | 3.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.25 |
EPS(TTM)24.15
EY7.43%
EPS(NY)4.63
Fwd EY1.42%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY0.88%
OCF(TTM)6.16
OCFY1.89%
SpS35.59
BVpS138.87
TBVpS105.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.4
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
WACC8.21%
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-80.82%
EPS Next 2Y-45.43%
EPS Next 3Y-26.24%
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-3.06%
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 Year112.34%
EBIT Next 3Y49.42%
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%