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SUBSEA 7 SA (SUBC.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:SUBC - LU0075646355 - Common Stock

242 NOK
+5.6 (+2.37%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 4:25:30 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

SUBC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. SUBC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SUBC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SUBC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • SUBC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years SUBC 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SUBC had a positive operating cash flow.
SUBC.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSUBC.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • SUBC has a Return On Assets (3.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SUBC has a Return On Equity of 6.77%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SUBC underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SUBC (8.72%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SUBC is significantly below the industry average of 10.31%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.72%) for SUBC is above the 3 year average (3.46%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 6.77%
ROIC 8.72%
ROA(3y)1.21%
ROA(5y)-2.65%
ROE(3y)2.16%
ROE(5y)-3.72%
ROIC(3y)3.46%
ROIC(5y)N/A
SUBC.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSUBC.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of SUBC (4.12%) is worse than 63.89% of its industry peers.
  • SUBC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SUBC has a Operating Margin of 8.25%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SUBC underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SUBC has grown nicely.
  • SUBC has a worse Gross Margin (13.02%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
  • SUBC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.25%
PM (TTM) 4.12%
GM 13.02%
OM growth 3Y41.82%
OM growth 5Y9.29%
PM growth 3Y66.8%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.93%
GM growth 5Y-1.33%
SUBC.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSUBC.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • SUBC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • SUBC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SUBC has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SUBC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SUBC.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingSUBC.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
SUBC.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSUBC.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • SUBC has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. This is not the best score and indicates that SUBC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SUBC's Altman-Z score of 2.45 is amongst the best of the industry. SUBC outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • SUBC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.20. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • SUBC's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.20 is amongst the best of the industry. SUBC outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that SUBC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • SUBC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SUBC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.2
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.28%
SUBC.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSUBC.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that SUBC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of SUBC (1.02) is worse than 80.56% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that SUBC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, SUBC is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 1
SUBC.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSUBC.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • SUBC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 77.78%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, SUBC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 82.63% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, SUBC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.97% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 13.33% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)77.78%
EPS 3Y82.63%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%22.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.97%
Revenue growth 3Y10.92%
Revenue growth 5Y13.33%
Sales Q2Q%0.31%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, SUBC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.76% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y129.13%
EPS Next 2Y73.93%
EPS Next 3Y47.2%
EPS Next 5Y26.76%
Revenue Next Year4.83%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y1.85%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 decreasing.
SUBC.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSUBC.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
SUBC.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSUBC.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.99, the valuation of SUBC can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SUBC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.44% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • SUBC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.82.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.31 indicates a correct valuation of SUBC.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SUBC.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.95, SUBC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.99
Fwd PE 12.31
SUBC.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSUBC.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • SUBC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • SUBC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SUBC is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.65
EV/EBITDA 6.65
SUBC.OL Per share dataSUBC.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as SUBC's earnings are expected to grow with 47.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y73.93%
EPS Next 3Y47.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • SUBC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.73%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.63, SUBC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SUBC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.73%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SUBC decreases each year by -2.89%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • SUBC pays out 92.01% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP92.01%
EPS Next 2Y73.93%
EPS Next 3Y47.2%
SUBC.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSUBC.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B
SUBC.OL Dividend Payout.SUBC.OL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SUBC.OL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SUBSEA 7 SA / SUBC.OL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SUBSEA 7 SA (SUBC.OL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SUBC.OL.


What is the valuation status of SUBSEA 7 SA (SUBC.OL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to SUBSEA 7 SA (SUBC.OL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SUBSEA 7 SA?

SUBSEA 7 SA (SUBC.OL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for SUBSEA 7 SA?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SUBSEA 7 SA (SUBC.OL) is expected to grow by 129.13% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SUBC stock?

The dividend rating of SUBSEA 7 SA (SUBC.OL) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 92.01%.