YARA INTERNATIONAL ASA (YAR.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:YAR - NO0010208051 - Common Stock
362.6 NOK
-4.4 (-1.2%)
YAR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. YAR has an average financial health and profitability rating. YAR may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year YAR was profitable.
In the past year YAR had a positive cash flow from operations.
YAR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years YAR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
YAR's Return On Assets of 4.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YAR outperforms 71.21% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.70%, YAR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
YAR has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.66%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for YAR is above the industry average of 6.62%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.15% | ||
| ROE | 8.7% | ||
| ROIC | 7.66% |
ROA(3y)5.28%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)11.06%
ROE(5y)9.6%
ROIC(3y)10.26%
ROIC(5y)9.83%
1.3 Margins
YAR has a Profit Margin of 4.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: YAR outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of YAR has declined.
The Operating Margin of YAR (8.66%) is better than 65.15% of its industry peers.
YAR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
YAR's Gross Margin of 27.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. YAR outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of YAR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.8% | ||
| GM | 27.45% |
OM growth 3Y-15.9%
OM growth 5Y-3.81%
PM growth 3Y-66.57%
PM growth 5Y-53.53%
GM growth 3Y-0.02%
GM growth 5Y-0.33%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), YAR is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for YAR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
YAR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for YAR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
YAR has an Altman-Z score of 2.61. This is not the best score and indicates that YAR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
YAR's Altman-Z score of 2.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YAR outperforms 62.12% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of YAR is 7.06, which is on the high side as it means it would take YAR, 7.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of YAR (7.06) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
YAR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of YAR (0.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.60 indicates that YAR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
YAR has a Current ratio of 1.60. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: YAR outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
YAR has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. This is a bad value and indicates that YAR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
YAR has a Quick ratio of 0.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: YAR underperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
YAR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 76.02%, which is quite impressive.
YAR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -11.01% yearly.
YAR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.93%.
YAR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)76.02%
EPS 3Y-22.66%
EPS 5Y-11.01%
EPS Q2Q%111.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y1.52%
Sales Q2Q%11.89%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, YAR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.16% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, YAR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y128.2%
EPS Next 2Y47.88%
EPS Next 3Y27.34%
EPS Next 5Y2.16%
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y3.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.95%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.27, which indicates a correct valuation of YAR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, YAR is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, YAR is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.76, the valuation of YAR can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, YAR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, YAR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, YAR is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than YAR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
YAR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of YAR may justify a higher PE ratio.
YAR's earnings are expected to grow with 27.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.88%
EPS Next 3Y27.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
YAR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.30%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.04, YAR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, YAR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
5.2 History
The dividend of YAR decreases each year by -8.80%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
17.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by YAR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP17.97%
EPS Next 2Y47.88%
EPS Next 3Y27.34%
OSL:YAR (9/17/2025, 4:25:30 PM)
362.6
-4.4 (-1.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap92.37B
Analysts57.86
Price Target386.01 (6.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
Yearly Dividend4.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.8%
DP17.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.59%
Max EPS beat(2)37.7%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-47.19%
Max EPS beat(4)50.14%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)58.19%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)23.58%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)11.87%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.33%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.35%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.87%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.72%
PT rev (1m)-0.02%
PT rev (3m)6.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)54.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)29.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)29.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)13.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.83 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
EPS(TTM)29.55
EY8.15%
EPS(NY)37.14
Fwd EY10.24%
FCF(TTM)22.77
FCFY6.28%
OCF(TTM)62.16
OCFY17.14%
SpS562.39
BVpS310.52
TBVpS277.11
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.15% | ||
| ROE | 8.7% | ||
| ROCE | 10.03% | ||
| ROIC | 7.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.85% | ||
| OM | 8.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.8% | ||
| GM | 27.45% | ||
| FCFM | 4.05% |
ROA(3y)5.28%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)11.06%
ROE(5y)9.6%
ROIC(3y)10.26%
ROIC(5y)9.83%
ROICexc(3y)11.17%
ROICexc(5y)10.65%
ROICexgc(3y)12.02%
ROICexgc(5y)11.5%
ROCE(3y)13.48%
ROCE(5y)12.99%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-20.87%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.45%
OM growth 3Y-15.9%
OM growth 5Y-3.81%
PM growth 3Y-66.57%
PM growth 5Y-53.53%
GM growth 3Y-0.02%
GM growth 5Y-0.33%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 96.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.9 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 84.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
F-Score6
WACC8.36%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)107.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.27%
Profit Quality(3y)1242.99%
Profit Quality(5y)807.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)76.02%
EPS 3Y-22.66%
EPS 5Y-11.01%
EPS Q2Q%111.63%
EPS Next Y128.2%
EPS Next 2Y47.88%
EPS Next 3Y27.34%
EPS Next 5Y2.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y1.52%
Sales Q2Q%11.89%
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y3.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.95%
EBIT growth 1Y68.09%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.82%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.34%
EBIT Next Year149.37%
EBIT Next 3Y35.87%
EBIT Next 5Y16.52%
FCF growth 1Y-52.42%
FCF growth 3Y-28.42%
FCF growth 5Y-24.89%
OCF growth 1Y-29.75%
OCF growth 3Y-2.93%
OCF growth 5Y-7.58%