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AFG.OL

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AF Gruppen ASA · Industrials · Norway · $2.2B · Avg Vol: $625K/d

94
StockRank
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Q
76
V
57
M
63
P/E (TTM)
18.4x
ROE
33.6%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
3.4%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

AF Gruppen is a Norwegian construction and civil engineering group with an unusually strong quality score for its sector (Q76), a net-cash balance sheet and a long record of high dividend payout, reflecting disciplined project selection. The 2.4% consensus trim reflects Nordic construction softness rather than a company failure. Nothing adverse is known on accounting or solvency.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

AF Gruppen ASA is a leading contracting and industrial group focused on civil engineering, construction, energy, and environmental services in the Nordic region. The company maintains a strong market position through its decentralized business model and a historically high-margin project execution track record. It is particularly recognized for its specialized capabilities in decommissioning offshore installations and recycling materials.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.1B3.0B3.0B3.2B1.0%3.3B3.6B3.7B7.6%
EPS0.900.380.661.013.7%1.061.151.2611.9%
Shares107.7M108.5M109.3M110.1M+2.2%113.5M
Debt141.6M134.8M132.1M151.9M2.4%151.5M
Equity259.6M234.2M262.7M292.3M4.0%
Op CF147.2M156.4M223.5M306.2M27.7%307.9M
Inv CF6.8M-61.8M-22.8M-0.3M
Fin CF-144.8M-141.2M-130.8M-171.2M
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PRICE (1Y)+4.2%
18.5318.9319.3319.7420.14Jun 10Jul 1Jul 21
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$19.51
RSI (14)
49.5
52W High
$20.21
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
76
ROIC
28.2%96.1
ROE
33.6%95.6
GP/Assets
61.2%96.1
Op. Margin
3.8%30.8
FCF/Assets
14.0%92.1
Piotroski
775.1
Int. Cover
26.8x66.0
D/E Ratio
0.33x53.7
Current Ratio
0.79x6.0
Value
57
P/E (TTM)
18.4x54.2
EV/EBITDA
11.0x54.3
P/FCF
8.6x79.1
P/B
6.2x12.7
P/S
0.7x74.5
Div Yield
3.4%68.9
Momentum
63
52W High %
97%94.2
RS 6M
-7%63.3
SMA 50/200
1.07x66.3
EPS Rev 4W
-2.4%22.6
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+19%31.5
Q Growth
46%74.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.2B
P/E (Forward)
15.6x
Gross Margin
34.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of AFG.OL are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
AFG.OLAF Gruppen ASA(you)$2.2B94STRONG BUY
VEI.OLVeidekke ASA$2.6B96STRONG BUY
DOFG.OLDOF Group ASA$2.8B97STRONG BUY
SNTIA.OLSENTIA ASA$802M99STRONG BUY
NORCO.OLNORCONSULT ASA$1.1B66BUY
ENDUR.OLEndúr ASA$562M75BUY
MULTI.OLMulticonsult ASA$405M58HOLD
WWIB.OLWilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA$2.6B95STRONG BUY
HAUTO.OLHöegh Autoliners ASA$2.9B97STRONG BUY
MPCC.OLMPC Container Ships ASA$1.2B98STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 14.6% · P/E 16.0x · Gross margin 39.9%

AF Gruppen ASA (AFG.OL) — Stock Score Summary

AF Gruppen ASA (AFG.OL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 94/100 based on Quality (76/100), Value (57/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. AF Gruppen is a Norwegian construction and civil engineering group with an unusually strong quality score for its sector (Q76), a net-cash balance sheet and a long record of high dividend payout, reflecting disciplined project selection. The 2.4% consensus trim reflects Nordic construction softness rather than a company failure. Nothing adverse is known on accounting or solvency.

AF Gruppen ASA is a leading contracting and industrial group focused on civil engineering, construction, energy, and environmental services in the Nordic region. The company maintains a strong market position through its decentralized business model and a historically high-margin project execution track record. It is particularly recognized for its specialized capabilities in decommissioning offshore installations and recycling materials.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$19.51
Market Cap$2.2B
P/E (TTM)18.44
P/E (Forward)15.56
Price/Book6.24
Return on Equity33.6%
Return on Invested Capital28.2%
Debt/Equity0.33x
Gross Margin34.3%
Operating Margin3.8%
Revenue Growth11.9%
Dividend Yield3.4%
Free Cash Flow$259M

AF Gruppen ASA operates in the Engineering & Construction industry, part of the Industrials sector (Norway).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AF Gruppen ASA’s (AFG.OL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for AF Gruppen ASA (AFG.OL) is 94/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (76), Value (57), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does AF Gruppen ASA have an economic moat?
AF Gruppen ASA (AFG.OL) has a Quality factor score of 76/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is AF Gruppen ASA a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for AF Gruppen ASA (AFG.OL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 94/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is AF Gruppen ASA in?
AF Gruppen ASA (AFG.OL) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Engineering & Construction industry (Norway).