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 65 industry peers in the Media industry. While SCHB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SCHB is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Of the past 5 years SCHB 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years SCHB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 25.76%, SCHB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.51% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHB's Return On Equity of 31.79% is amongst the best of the industry. SCHB outperforms 94.03% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SCHB (2.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SCHB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.04%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.35%) for SCHB is above the 3 year average (2.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 25.76% | ||
| ROE | 31.79% | ||
| ROIC | 2.35% |
ROA(3y)1.92%
ROA(5y)14.39%
ROE(3y)-1.98%
ROE(5y)16.93%
ROIC(3y)2.04%
ROIC(5y)2.63%
1.3 Margins
SCHB has a Profit Margin of 108.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCHB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCHB has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of SCHB (11.94%) is better than 77.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCHB has declined.
SCHB's Gross Margin of 97.49% is amongst the best of the industry. SCHB outperforms 95.52% of its industry peers.
SCHB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 108.07% | ||
| GM | 97.49% |
OM growth 3Y-1.58%
OM growth 5Y-3.74%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SCHB has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SCHB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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 in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that SCHB is not too dependend on debt financing.
SCHB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is amongst the best of the industry. SCHB outperforms 82.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC8.15%
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.
SCHB has a better Current ratio (3.04) than 97.01% 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 97.01% 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 negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -39.96%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 69.59% 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 -39.35% 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)-39.96%
EPS 3Y-31.83%
EPS 5Y69.59%
EPS Q2Q%-112.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-39.35%
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 -23.41% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-75.47%
EPS Next 2Y-40.02%
EPS Next 3Y-23.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.93%
Revenue Next 2Y3.69%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
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 6.25, the valuation of SCHB can be described as very cheap.
86.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCHB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, SCHB is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 49.43, SCHB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
SCHB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. SCHB is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 49.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCHB is valued a bit more expensive than 65.67% of the companies 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 65.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 97.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.46 |
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 -23.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.09
EPS Next 2Y-40.02%
EPS Next 3Y-23.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SCHB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.54%.
In the last 3 months the price of SCHB has falen by -20.84%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.64, SCHB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, SCHB has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.54% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SCHB grows each year by 113.60%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)113.6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
SCHB pays out 198.03% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of SCHB has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP198.03%
EPS Next 2Y-40.02%
EPS Next 3Y-23.41%
OSL:SCHB (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
278
-4 (-1.42%)
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 Cap65.03B
Analysts71.82
Price Target372.66 (34.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.54% |
Yearly Dividend89.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)113.6%
DP198.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)-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)2.83%
PT rev (3m)4.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-20.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-8.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-13.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 49.43 | ||
| P/S | 6.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 97.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 45.16 | ||
| P/B | 2 | ||
| P/tB | 2.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.46 |
EPS(TTM)44.46
EY15.99%
EPS(NY)5.62
Fwd EY2.02%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY1.03%
OCF(TTM)6.16
OCFY2.21%
SpS40.85
BVpS138.87
TBVpS105.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 25.76% | ||
| ROE | 31.79% | ||
| ROCE | 3.05% | ||
| ROIC | 2.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.65% | ||
| OM | 11.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 108.07% | ||
| GM | 97.49% | ||
| FCFM | 6.99% |
ROA(3y)1.92%
ROA(5y)14.39%
ROE(3y)-1.98%
ROE(5y)16.93%
ROIC(3y)2.04%
ROIC(5y)2.63%
ROICexc(3y)2.26%
ROICexc(5y)2.83%
ROICexgc(3y)3.21%
ROICexgc(5y)3.89%
ROCE(3y)2.71%
ROCE(5y)3.45%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.95%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-40.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.04%
OM growth 3Y-1.58%
OM growth 5Y-3.74%
PM growth 3Y-18.04%
PM growth 5Y99.1%
GM growth 3Y-1.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.05%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 39.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 6.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.15%
ROIC/WACC0.29
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)-39.96%
EPS 3Y-31.83%
EPS 5Y69.59%
EPS Q2Q%-112.07%
EPS Next Y-75.47%
EPS Next 2Y-40.02%
EPS Next 3Y-23.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-39.35%
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-12.43%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.43%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.45%
EBIT Next Year181.21%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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%