SOL Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

SOL has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 20.1%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings growing at 7.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 13% per year. SOL's return on equity is 14.6%, and it has net margins of 9.1%.

Key information

20.1%

Earnings growth rate

20.1%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals Industry Growth23.2%
Revenue growth rate13.0%
Return on equity14.6%
Net Margin9.1%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2024

Recent past performance updates

We Think That There Are Some Issues For SOL (BIT:SOL) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Apr 26
We Think That There Are Some Issues For SOL (BIT:SOL) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For SOL (BIT:SOL)

Sep 24
Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For SOL (BIT:SOL)

Recent updates

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At SOL (BIT:SOL)

Jan 08
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At SOL (BIT:SOL)

SOL S.p.A.'s (BIT:SOL) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Dec 12
SOL S.p.A.'s (BIT:SOL) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Does SOL (BIT:SOL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Oct 31
Does SOL (BIT:SOL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

SOL (BIT:SOL) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Sep 16
SOL (BIT:SOL) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For SOL S.p.A. (BIT:SOL)

Aug 26
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For SOL S.p.A. (BIT:SOL)

Do SOL's (BIT:SOL) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Aug 04
Do SOL's (BIT:SOL) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For SOL's (BIT:SOL) Returns On Capital

Jun 01
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For SOL's (BIT:SOL) Returns On Capital

There's Reason For Concern Over SOL S.p.A.'s (BIT:SOL) Price

May 14
There's Reason For Concern Over SOL S.p.A.'s (BIT:SOL) Price

We Think That There Are Some Issues For SOL (BIT:SOL) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Apr 26
We Think That There Are Some Issues For SOL (BIT:SOL) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

These 4 Measures Indicate That SOL (BIT:SOL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Apr 20
These 4 Measures Indicate That SOL (BIT:SOL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Does SOL (BIT:SOL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Mar 29
Does SOL (BIT:SOL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

SOL (BIT:SOL) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Feb 09
SOL (BIT:SOL) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

SOL (BIT:SOL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Dec 28
SOL (BIT:SOL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Does SOL (BIT:SOL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Dec 10
Does SOL (BIT:SOL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

SOL (BIT:SOL) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Nov 04
SOL (BIT:SOL) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Here's Why SOL (BIT:SOL) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Sep 11
Here's Why SOL (BIT:SOL) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Investors Will Want SOL's (BIT:SOL) Growth In ROCE To Persist

Jul 22
Investors Will Want SOL's (BIT:SOL) Growth In ROCE To Persist

With EPS Growth And More, SOL (BIT:SOL) Makes An Interesting Case

Jun 29
With EPS Growth And More, SOL (BIT:SOL) Makes An Interesting Case

Is SOL (BIT:SOL) Using Too Much Debt?

Apr 08
Is SOL (BIT:SOL) Using Too Much Debt?

SOL (BIT:SOL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Mar 08
SOL (BIT:SOL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At SOL (BIT:SOL)

Dec 07
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At SOL (BIT:SOL)

Is SOL (BIT:SOL) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 10
Is SOL (BIT:SOL) Using Too Much Debt?

Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For SOL (BIT:SOL)

Sep 24
Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For SOL (BIT:SOL)

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of SOL S.p.A. (BIT:SOL)

Jan 26
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of SOL S.p.A. (BIT:SOL)

SOL (BIT:SOL) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Jan 11
SOL (BIT:SOL) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And SOL (BIT:SOL) Passed With Ease

Dec 28
I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And SOL (BIT:SOL) Passed With Ease

SOL (BIT:SOL) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Nov 25
SOL (BIT:SOL) Could Easily Take On More Debt

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of SOL S.p.A. (BIT:SOL)

Sep 29
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of SOL S.p.A. (BIT:SOL)

SOL (BIT:SOL) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Sep 12
SOL (BIT:SOL) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

The Return Trends At SOL (BIT:SOL) Look Promising

May 31
The Return Trends At SOL (BIT:SOL) Look Promising

Is SOL S.p.A. (BIT:SOL) A Smart Choice For Dividend Investors?

Apr 07
Is SOL S.p.A. (BIT:SOL) A Smart Choice For Dividend Investors?

Are Institutions Heavily Invested In SOL S.p.A.'s (BIT:SOL) Shares?

Mar 12
Are Institutions Heavily Invested In SOL S.p.A.'s (BIT:SOL) Shares?

Update: SOL (BIT:SOL) Stock Gained 94% In The Last Five Years

Feb 10
Update: SOL (BIT:SOL) Stock Gained 94% In The Last Five Years

Is SOL S.p.A.'s (BIT:SOL) Latest Stock Performance A Reflection Of Its Financial Health?

Jan 12
Is SOL S.p.A.'s (BIT:SOL) Latest Stock Performance A Reflection Of Its Financial Health?

What We Make Of SOL's (BIT:SOL) Returns On Capital

Dec 25
What We Make Of SOL's (BIT:SOL) Returns On Capital

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of SOL S.p.A. (BIT:SOL)

Dec 11
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of SOL S.p.A. (BIT:SOL)

What You Need To Know About SOL S.p.A.'s (BIT:SOL) Investor Composition

Nov 24
What You Need To Know About SOL S.p.A.'s (BIT:SOL) Investor Composition

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How SOL makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

BIT:SOL Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 241,54914100
31 Mar 241,52714300
31 Dec 231,50414600
30 Sep 231,48714700
30 Jun 231,48514900
31 Mar 231,45514100
31 Dec 221,42513400
30 Sep 221,34611900
30 Jun 221,26610400
31 Mar 221,1999700
31 Dec 211,1329000
30 Sep 211,09410200
30 Jun 211,05611500
31 Mar 211,02210900
31 Dec 2098710300
30 Sep 209668300
30 Jun 209456500
31 Mar 209325900
31 Dec 199195200
30 Sep 198994900
30 Jun 198804900
31 Mar 198635100
31 Dec 188455200
30 Sep 188285200
30 Jun 188105100
31 Mar 187894600
31 Dec 177684000
30 Sep 177524100
30 Jun 177364200
31 Mar 177264300
31 Dec 167154400
30 Sep 167084000
30 Jun 167023500
31 Mar 166953400
31 Dec 156893200
30 Sep 156833100
30 Jun 156773000
31 Mar 156643000
31 Dec 146512900
30 Sep 146362600
30 Jun 146212200
31 Mar 146142200

Quality Earnings: SOL has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: SOL's current net profit margins (9.1%) are lower than last year (10%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: SOL's earnings have grown significantly by 20.1% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: SOL's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: SOL had negative earnings growth (-5.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Chemicals industry average (-4.4%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: SOL's Return on Equity (14.6%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/17 14:22
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/17 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

SOL S.p.A. is covered by 3 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Catharina ClaesBerenberg
Giovanni SelvettiBerenberg
Massimo BonisoliEquita SIM S.p.A.