Frontline (FRO) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What FRO does

Frontline (FRO) is a shipping company that owns and operates oil and product tankers worldwide. Its fleet includes very large crude carriers (VLCCs), Suezmax tankers, and LR2/Aframax tankers. As of December 31, 2025, it operated 80 vessels, and it is also involved in the charter, purchase, and sale of vessels. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. It is listed on the Oslo Børs, where it is part of the OBX index.

Key numbers explained

• Price: The current trading price of 456,2 NOK reflects what investors pay for one share on the Oslo Børs.
• P/E ratio (trailing): At 7,2, the P/E ratio shows the price paid per unit of the last 12 months' earnings; a lower figure can suggest the stock is priced modestly relative to recent earnings.
• Forward P/E ratio: The 9,3 forward P/E ratio uses expected future earnings, giving a sense of valuation based on what analysts anticipate.
• Dividend yield: The 21,54% dividend yield indicates the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the share price, showing the cash return to shareholders.
• Beta: A 0,06 beta suggests the stock's price tends to move much less than the overall market.
• Market cap: At 101,56 mld. NOK, the market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares.
• Revenue growth: 96,5% year-over-year revenue growth shows how much the company's top line has increased in the trailing 12 months.
• Profit margin: 54,8% profit margin means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps about 55 cents as profit.

What to watch

Investors tracking FRO may consider factors common to the shipping and energy midstream sector. The tanker market is cyclical, with rates influenced by global trade flows, oil demand, and fleet supply. Regulatory changes in emissions and fuel standards can affect operating costs for tanker operators. Interest rate environments also matter, as they impact shipping companies' financing costs and the attractiveness of high-yield dividends. For broader context, FRO operates alongside peers such as BW LPG (BWLPG) and Aker BP (AKRBP) in the Oslo Børs ecosystem. The next earnings report is scheduled for 28 aug. 2026.