Investor AB (publ)
Investor AB (publ) Fundamental Analysis
Investor AB (publ) (IVSBF) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 7.14, profit margin of 70.98%, and ROE of 17.96%. The company generates $178.8B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of -8.85%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 52.2/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The C grade reflects average fundamentals, with notable risks in certain areas.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze IVSBF's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
ExcellentIVSBF demonstrates superior asset utilization.
Valuation Score
ExcellentIVSBF trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
WeakIVSBF faces weak or negative growth trends.
Financial Health Score
ModerateIVSBF shows balanced financial health with some risks.
Profitability Score
ExcellentIVSBF achieves industry-leading margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is IVSBF Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
IVSBF trades at 7.14 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, IVSBF's PEG of 0.01 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Investor AB (publ) at 1.18 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 6.39 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does IVSBF Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Investor AB (publ) keeps $70.98 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 71.97 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $17.96 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Investor AB (publ) generates $14.24 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Investor AB (publ) produces operating cash flow of $17.89B, showing steady but balanced cash generation.
Free Cash Flow
Investor AB (publ) produces free cash flow of $15.33B, offering steady but limited capital for shareholder returns and expansion.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $6.20 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
IVSBF converts 1.69% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
7.14
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
0.006
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.18
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
5.07
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.12
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
0.00
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.18
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.14
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.14
vs 25 benchmark
How IVSBF Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | IVSBF Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 7.14 | 18.50 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 17.96% | 809.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 70.98% | 2211.00% | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | 0.90 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 0.00 | 691.82 | Weak Liquidity |
| ROA | 14.24% | -24320.00% (disorted) | Strong |
IVSBF outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, particularly excelling in ROA, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Investor AB (publ)'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
19.17%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
High GrowthEPS CAGR
11.88%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
High GrowthFCF CAGR
62.06%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
High Growth