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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
OKEA57

Okea ASA

Oil & Gas Exploration and ProductionVerified

Okea ASA's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.44, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt, and a current ratio of 1.49, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Profitability metrics show a challenging operating environment for Okea ASA, with a return on equity of -0.9557 and a return on assets of -0.0301, both well below the typical performance of the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production industry. The company reported a net loss of $54.67 million, with operating income of -$39.94 million, indicating operational inefficiencies or cost overruns. Geographic and segment exposure data is not available in the provided financials, but the company's revenue concentration is likely tied to its core operations in oil and gas exploration and production. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the outlook. However, the operating cash flow of $325.32 million suggests some capacity to fund operations and reduce debt. Risk factors for Okea ASA include its high debt load and negative net income, which could lead to financial distress if not managed effectively. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. Recent events, such as filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the provided data, but the company's financial performance and risk profile suggest a need for close monitoring of its capital structure and operational efficiency.

30-day price · OKEA+0.70 (+1.8%)
Low$36.10High$41.85Close$39.20As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyOkea ASA
TickerOKEA.OL
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration and Production
AI analysis

Business. Okea ASA is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating in the Energy - Fossil Fuels sector.

Classification. Okea ASA is classified under the industry "Oil & Gas Exploration and Production" with a confidence level of 0.92.

Okea ASA's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.44, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt, and a current ratio of 1.49, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Profitability metrics show a challenging operating environment for Okea ASA, with a return on equity of -0.9557 and a return on assets of -0.0301, both well below the typical performance of the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production industry. The company reported a net loss of $54.67 million, with operating income of -$39.94 million, indicating operational inefficiencies or cost overruns. Geographic and segment exposure data is not available in the provided financials, but the company's revenue concentration is likely tied to its core operations in oil and gas exploration and production. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the outlook. However, the operating cash flow of $325.32 million suggests some capacity to fund operations and reduce debt. Risk factors for Okea ASA include its high debt load and negative net income, which could lead to financial distress if not managed effectively. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. Recent events, such as filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the provided data, but the company's financial performance and risk profile suggest a need for close monitoring of its capital structure and operational efficiency.
Key takeaways
  • Okea ASA is highly leveraged with a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.44, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
  • The company reported a net loss of $54.67 million and an operating loss of $39.94 million, reflecting operational challenges.
  • Okea ASA has a medium liquidity risk, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt and a current ratio of 1.49.
  • The company's return on equity and return on assets are negative, indicating poor profitability and asset utilization.
  • Analysts have a mixed outlook, with a mean price target of $44.40 and a mean recommendation of 1.57, suggesting a cautious but not overly negative sentiment.
  • # RATIONALES
  • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's operating margin is negative, driven by high operational costs and low revenue, indicating a need for cost optimization.
  • **rd_outlook_rationale**: No specific R&D outlook is provided, but the company's focus on exploration and production suggests ongoing investment in new projects.
Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$783.7M
Gross profit$482.9M
Operating income-$39.9M
Net income-$54.7M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$325.3M
CapEx-$376.6M
Free cash flow-$205.7M
Total assets$1.82B
Total liabilities$1.76B
Total equity$57.2M
Cash & equivalents-$1.0k
Long-term debt$311.4M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$57.2M
Net cash-$311.4M
Current ratio1.5
Debt/Equity5.4
ROA-3.0%
ROE-95.6%
Cash conversion-6.0%
CapEx/Revenue-48.0%
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 Exploration and Production · cohort 5 companies
MetricOKEAActivity
Op margin-5.1%4.5% medp25 -5.1% · p75 25.0%bottom quartile
Net margin-7.0%6.1% medp25 -7.0% · p75 6.9%bottom quartile
Gross margin61.6%61.6% medp25 28.2% · p75 63.6%below median
CapEx / revenue-48.0%-76.9% medp25 -94.6% · p75 -52.7%top quartile
Debt / equity544.0%100.7% medp25 3.3% · p75 290.6%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target44.40 USD
Median price target43.00 USD
High price target52.00 USD
Low price target40.00 USD
Mean recommendation1.57 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count3.00
Buy count4.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate1.18 USD
Last actual EPS1.88 USD
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