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Frontline PLC

Oil & Gas Transportation ServicesVerified

Frontline PLC's capital structure is characterized by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 0.78, suggesting that it may face challenges in meeting short-term obligations. The company's price-to-book ratio of 5.03 and a negative return on equity of -1.65% highlight the financial strain it is under. In terms of profitability, Frontline PLC is underperforming relative to industry standards. The company reported a net loss of $26.63 million and an operating loss of $11.69 million, with a return on assets of -0.67%. These figures indicate that the company is not generating sufficient returns to cover its costs, which is a concern given the competitive nature of the oil and gas transportation services industry. Frontline PLC's revenue is primarily derived from its operations in the oil and gas transportation services sector, with no significant geographic diversification disclosed. The company's exposure to a single industry and lack of geographic diversification increase its vulnerability to market fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear indication of future revenue growth. The company's free cash flow is negative at -$126.86 million, and capital expenditures are at -$181.98 million, suggesting that the company is investing heavily in its operations. However, the lack of positive operating cash flow raises concerns about the sustainability of these investments. Frontline PLC faces several risk factors, including liquidity risks due to a current ratio of 0.78 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's dilution potential is low, but the negative net income and operating income indicate financial instability. The company has made adjustments to its valuation, which may reflect the challenges it faces in the current market environment. Recent events, such as the company's financial performance and analyst estimates, suggest a mixed outlook. The mean price target of $320.86 and the median price target of $355.00 indicate some optimism among analysts, but the high price target of $400.48 and the low price target of $180.00 highlight the uncertainty surrounding the company's future performance.

30-day price · FRO-5.50 (-1.7%)
Low$316.00High$366.00Close$323.60As of28 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyFrontline PLC
TickerFRO.OL
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Transportation Services
AI analysis

Business. Frontline PLC operates in the oil and gas transportation services industry, generating revenue primarily through the operation of crude oil tankers and the provision of maritime transportation services.

Classification. Frontline PLC is classified under the industry "Oil & Gas Transportation Services" within the business sector "Energy - Fossil Fuels" with a confidence level of 0.92.

Frontline PLC's capital structure is characterized by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 0.78, suggesting that it may face challenges in meeting short-term obligations. The company's price-to-book ratio of 5.03 and a negative return on equity of -1.65% highlight the financial strain it is under. In terms of profitability, Frontline PLC is underperforming relative to industry standards. The company reported a net loss of $26.63 million and an operating loss of $11.69 million, with a return on assets of -0.67%. These figures indicate that the company is not generating sufficient returns to cover its costs, which is a concern given the competitive nature of the oil and gas transportation services industry. Frontline PLC's revenue is primarily derived from its operations in the oil and gas transportation services sector, with no significant geographic diversification disclosed. The company's exposure to a single industry and lack of geographic diversification increase its vulnerability to market fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear indication of future revenue growth. The company's free cash flow is negative at -$126.86 million, and capital expenditures are at -$181.98 million, suggesting that the company is investing heavily in its operations. However, the lack of positive operating cash flow raises concerns about the sustainability of these investments. Frontline PLC faces several risk factors, including liquidity risks due to a current ratio of 0.78 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's dilution potential is low, but the negative net income and operating income indicate financial instability. The company has made adjustments to its valuation, which may reflect the challenges it faces in the current market environment. Recent events, such as the company's financial performance and analyst estimates, suggest a mixed outlook. The mean price target of $320.86 and the median price target of $355.00 indicate some optimism among analysts, but the high price target of $400.48 and the low price target of $180.00 highlight the uncertainty surrounding the company's future performance.
Key takeaways
  • Frontline PLC has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
  • The company reported a net loss of $26.63 million and an operating loss of $11.69 million, with a return on assets of -0.67%.
  • Frontline PLC's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 0.78, suggesting potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations.
  • The company's free cash flow is negative at -$126.86 million, and capital expenditures are at -$181.98 million, indicating heavy investment in operations.
  • Analysts have a mixed outlook, with a mean price target of $320.86 and a median price target of $355.00.
  • # RATIONALES
  • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's negative operating income and net income suggest a deteriorating margin outlook driven by high operational costs and market volatility.
  • **rd_outlook_rationale**: No significant R&D investment is disclosed, and the company's focus remains on operational efficiency rather than innovation.
Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$170.0M
Gross profit$31.2M
Operating income-$11.7M
Net income-$26.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$41.2M
CapEx-$182.0M
Free cash flow-$126.9M
Total assets$3.98B
Total liabilities$2.37B
Total equity$1.61B
Cash & equivalents$140.4M
Long-term debt$2.27B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$957.3M$239.5M$140.0M$42.2M
FY-3$1.22B$507.8M$412.9M$48.8M
FY-2$749.4M$12.2M-$11.1M-$325.8M
FY-1$1.45B$277.6M
FY0$1.85B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$3.70B$1.51B$174.2M
FY-3$3.92B$1.61B$174.7M
FY-2$4.12B$1.65B$113.1M
FY-1$4.78B$2.26B$254.5M
FY0$2.28B$308.3M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$280.2M-$196.0M$42.2M
FY-3$604.1M-$190.6M$48.8M
FY-2$62.9M-$462.4M-$325.8M
FY-1$385.3M-$335.8M$277.6M
FY0$856.2M-$1.63B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$170.0M-$11.7M-$26.6M-$126.9M
FQ-6$171.8M-$19.2M-$33.2M-$31.5M
FQ-5$213.5M$18.4M$19.8M-$183.7M
FQ-4$222.8M$20.7M$29.0M$56.2M
FQ-3$300.4M$62.9M$47.1M-$61.3M
FQ-2$382.2M$110.6M$154.4M$114.6M
FQ-1$1.44B$201.3M
FQ0$511.6M$240.9M$199.6M-$133.7M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$3.98B$1.61B$140.4M
FQ-6$3.99B$1.58B$122.1M
FQ-5$4.12B$1.65B$113.1M
FQ-4$4.06B$1.68B$111.2M
FQ-3$4.37B$1.91B$119.8M
FQ-2$4.55B$2.03B$127.4M
FQ-1$4.78B$2.26B$254.5M
FQ0$4.72B$2.22B$225.4M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$41.2M-$182.0M-$126.9M
FQ-6$37.7M-$218.8M-$31.5M
FQ-5$62.9M-$462.4M-$183.7M
FQ-4$36.6M-$13.7M$56.2M
FQ-3$82.5M-$159.6M-$61.3M
FQ-2$151.1M-$238.7M$114.6M
FQ-1$385.3M-$335.8M$201.3M
FQ0$262.7M-$150.7M-$133.7M
Valuation
Market price$36.44
Market cap$8.11B
Enterprise value$10.24B
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue60.2
EV/Op income
EV/OCF248.5
P/B5.0
P/Tangible book5.0
Tangible book$1.61B
Net cash-$2.13B
Current ratio0.8
Debt/Equity1.4
ROA-0.7%
ROE-1.7%
Cash conversion-1.6%
CapEx/Revenue-1.1%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Oil & Gas Transportation Services · cohort 14 companies
MetricFROActivity
Op margin-6.9%13.8% medp25 7.3% · p75 26.3%bottom quartile
Net margin-15.7%10.7% medp25 0.9% · p75 25.3%bottom quartile
Gross margin18.4%27.5% medp25 24.9% · p75 65.3%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-107.0%-21.8% medp25 -30.0% · p75 -2.0%bottom quartile
Debt / equity141.0%72.4% medp25 9.6% · p75 107.3%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target320.86 USD
Median price target355.00 USD
High price target400.48 USD
Low price target180.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.20 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count3.00
Buy count4.00
Hold count2.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count1.00
Mean EPS estimate4.96 USD
Last actual EPS1.77 USD
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history
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Market quoteclose USD 35.66 · shares 0.22B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-27 23:39 UTCJob: c568cb42