Frontline Plc

Frontline Plc

FRO
Frontline PlcUS flagNew York Stock Exchange
38.26
USD
+1.33
- -
8.52BMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
32.37
12.1
2.93
4.81
3.81
4.37
5.54
6.24
3.77
6.68
8.1
9.21
8.83
10.11
Basic EPS, GAAP
-11.8
7.48
0.99
0.75
-1.56
-0.05
0.81
2.11
-0.08
2.22
2.95
2.23
1.7
4.06
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
-2.83
-7.18
-3.71
-2.14
-3.43
-1
0.49
-0.61
-1.95
0.23
-3.48
-0.8
3.01
2.66
Dividend per Share
- -
1.85
0.25
1.05
0.3
- -
0.11
1.6
- -
0.16
2.87
1.95
0.93
1.76
Book Value per Share
-40.55
-39.26
5.52
1.3
-0.6
-0.74
0.24
1.05
0.95
3.04
3
3.28
4.05
5.53
Tangible Book Value per Share
-1.13
-3.53
7.81
8.12
6.33
6.19
8.09
7.66
7.69
10.03
9.72
10.01
10.77
12.26
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
16
20
156
157
170
170
173
196
199
214
223
223
223
223
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
517
242
459
754
646
742
957
1,221
749
1,430
1,802
2,050
1,965
2,251
Operating Margin (%)
-4.97
21.39
38.85
29.59
8.08
7.09
24.36
39.12
0.22
30.54
40.19
32.66
30.17
48.18
Depreciation Expense
100
33
55
143
144
125
122
144
160
165
231
339
328
- -
Net Income, GAAP
-189
149
155
117
-265
-9
140
413
-15
476
656
496
379
905
Effective Tax Rate (%)
- -
- -
0.06
0.29
- -
- -
0.22
- -
- -
0.09
0.03
1.52
1.56
0.5
Profit Margin (%)
-36.45
61.81
33.69
15.51
-40.98
-1.2
14.62
33.81
-2
33.25
36.42
24.17
19.29
40.19
Working Capital
129
-95
225
201
100
94
-400
97
46
489
319
230
213
488
LT Debt
1,179
592
1,192
1,281
1,723
1,698
1,338
2,022
2,171
2,115
3,196
3,285
2,747
2,351
Total Equity
-18
-71
1,446
1,500
1,188
1,164
1,510
1,612
1,642
2,260
2,277
2,340
2,511
2,841
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
5.23
10.06
7.83
- -
- -
7.09
- -
- -
10.07
13.94
11.16
10.01
18.82
Return on Capital (%)
- -
66.54
17.96
9.08
- -
- -
12.28
- -
- -
20.46
23.28
18.44
14.36
26.91
Return on Common Equity (%)
- -
- -
- -
21.93
- -
- -
- -
333.69
-7.56
113.08
99.47
70.86
46.45
92.77

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
294
321
280
LT Borrowings
2,946
2,747
2,351
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
223
223
223
Market Capitalization
5,073
4,858
7,761

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
600
707
959
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
192
253
472
Accounts Receivable, Net
- -
124
- -
Inventories
- -
261
- -
Total Current Liabilities
438
495
472
Payables & Accruals
145
172
192
ST Debt
294
321
280
Deferred Revenue
- -
3
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
6.77%
10.07%
7.29%
Free Cash Flow
-253.87%
-421.38%
-474.61%
Net Income, GAAP
-532.07%
-678.42%
-23.51%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
20.92%
17.57%
-4.16%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
-52.31%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
578
556
490
426
2,050
2025
428
480
433
625
1,965
2026
714
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.81
0.84
0.27
0.3
2.23
2025
0.15
0.35
0.18
1.02
1.7
2026
2.51
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.37
0.62
0.62
0.34
1.95
2025
0.2
0.18
0.36
0.19
0.93
2026
1.03
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

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CEO
Lars H. Barstad
Full Time Employees
85
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Marine Shipping
Address
Iris House Limassol LI Cyprus 3106
IPO Date
Aug 6, 2001
Business
Frontline plc, a leading shipping company, owns and operates a fleet of oil and product tankers for the seaborne transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products worldwide; its core assets include very large crude carriers (VLCCs), Suezmax tankers, and LR2/Aframax tankers, with activities encompassing vessel chartering, purchasing, and sales. As of December 31, 2024, the company operates 81 vessels, comprising 41 VLCCs, 22 Suezmax tankers, and 18 LR2/Aframax tankers. Frontline plc focuses on spot market exposure with one of the industry's youngest and most energy-efficient fleets, serving major oil producers, refiners, and traders across global trade routes. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, the company is controlled by Hemen Holding Ltd., indirectly owned by John Fredriksen. Recent strategic moves include multiple debt refinancings, such as a $1,286.5 million senior secured term loan facility in April 2025 to refinance debt on 24 VLCCs ahead of maturity; a $239.0 million credit facility in February 2025; conversion of $405.5 million in term loans to revolving credit facilities in third quarter 2025; and a $512.1 million sale-and-leaseback agreement for 10 Suezmax tankers in Q4 2024, generating $101.0 million in net cash proceeds. These initiatives strengthen the balance sheet, reduce cash break-even rates, and enhance financial flexibility for potential fleet modernization estimated at $500-750 million.

Company News

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