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NOKIA OYJ (NOKIA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - EPA:NOKIA - FI0009000681 - Common Stock

3.839 EUR
-0.06 (-1.59%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NOKIA. NOKIA was compared to 27 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of NOKIA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. NOKIA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NOKIA was profitable.
NOKIA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years NOKIA 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years NOKIA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
NOKIA.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNOKIA.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

NOKIA has a Return On Assets of 2.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: NOKIA outperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
NOKIA has a better Return On Equity (5.17%) than 62.96% of its industry peers.
NOKIA's Return On Invested Capital of 2.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NOKIA outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NOKIA is significantly below the industry average of 12.67%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.83%
ROE 5.17%
ROIC 2.89%
ROA(3y)4.94%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)9.78%
ROE(5y)3.69%
ROIC(3y)4.03%
ROIC(5y)4.01%
NOKIA.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNOKIA.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.30%, NOKIA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
NOKIA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.21%, NOKIA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NOKIA has grown nicely.
NOKIA has a Gross Margin (44.23%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NOKIA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.21%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
GM 44.23%
OM growth 3Y-3.28%
OM growth 5Y14.2%
PM growth 3Y-3.13%
PM growth 5Y194.44%
GM growth 3Y5.04%
GM growth 5Y5.25%
NOKIA.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNOKIA.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NOKIA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NOKIA has less shares outstanding
NOKIA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NOKIA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
NOKIA.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingNOKIA.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
NOKIA.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNOKIA.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.20 indicates that NOKIA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NOKIA's Altman-Z score of 2.20 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NOKIA outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
NOKIA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.77. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NOKIA would need 2.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NOKIA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NOKIA outperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that NOKIA is not too dependend on debt financing.
NOKIA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NOKIA outperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 2.77
Altman-Z 2.2
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC6.87%
NOKIA.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNOKIA.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.46 indicates that NOKIA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NOKIA has a Current ratio (1.46) which is in line with its industry peers.
NOKIA has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that NOKIA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NOKIA has a Quick ratio of 1.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NOKIA outperforms 51.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.21
NOKIA.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNOKIA.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.33% over the past year.
NOKIA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.14% yearly.
NOKIA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.91%.
Measured over the past years, NOKIA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.79% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.33%
EPS 3Y1.77%
EPS 5Y11.14%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.69%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.79%
Sales Q2Q%1.79%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NOKIA will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.36% on average per year.
NOKIA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y-28.57%
EPS Next 2Y-6.17%
EPS Next 3Y-1.25%
EPS Next 5Y-0.36%
Revenue Next Year3.51%
Revenue Next 2Y3.45%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.54%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
NOKIA.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNOKIA.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
NOKIA.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNOKIA.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

NOKIA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.38.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NOKIA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NOKIA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say NOKIA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.18, which indicates a very decent valuation of NOKIA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NOKIA is valued cheaper than 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NOKIA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.73), we can say NOKIA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.38
Fwd PE 11.18
NOKIA.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNOKIA.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NOKIA is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NOKIA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.94
EV/EBITDA 7.95
NOKIA.PA Per share dataNOKIA.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of NOKIA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y-6.17%
EPS Next 3Y-1.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.58%, NOKIA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.85, NOKIA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
NOKIA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.58%

5.2 History

The dividend of NOKIA has a limited annual growth rate of 5.44%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.44%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
NOKIA.PA Yearly Dividends per shareNOKIA.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1

5.3 Sustainability

NOKIA pays out 69.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NOKIA's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP69.51%
EPS Next 2Y-6.17%
EPS Next 3Y-1.25%
NOKIA.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNOKIA.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B
NOKIA.PA Dividend Payout.NOKIA.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NOKIA.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NOKIA OYJ

EPA:NOKIA (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

3.839

-0.06 (-1.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Inst Owners34.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.65B
Analysts70
Price Target4.61 (20.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.58%
Yearly Dividend0.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.44%
DP69.51%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-25.98%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.18%
Max EPS beat(2)-24.77%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.18%
Max EPS beat(4)30.42%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.28%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-5%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.71%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.17%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.3%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.98%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.86%
PT rev (1m)-2.94%
PT rev (3m)-6.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.38
Fwd PE 11.18
P/S 1.07
P/FCF 13.94
P/OCF 10.14
P/B 1.05
P/tB 1.7
EV/EBITDA 7.95
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY8.08%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY8.94%
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY7.17%
OCF(TTM)0.38
OCFY9.86%
SpS3.58
BVpS3.67
TBVpS2.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.83%
ROE 5.17%
ROCE 4.56%
ROIC 2.89%
ROICexc 3.76%
ROICexgc 6.03%
OM 6.21%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
GM 44.23%
FCFM 7.7%
ROA(3y)4.94%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)9.78%
ROE(5y)3.69%
ROIC(3y)4.03%
ROIC(5y)4.01%
ROICexc(3y)5.79%
ROICexc(5y)5.89%
ROICexgc(3y)8.68%
ROICexgc(5y)9.27%
ROCE(3y)6.35%
ROCE(5y)6.32%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.42%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.18%
OM growth 3Y-3.28%
OM growth 5Y14.2%
PM growth 3Y-3.13%
PM growth 5Y194.44%
GM growth 3Y5.04%
GM growth 5Y5.25%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 2.77
Debt/EBITDA 1.41
Cap/Depr 53.68%
Cap/Sales 2.88%
Interest Coverage 4.88
Cash Conversion 91.3%
Profit Quality 145.2%
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.21
Altman-Z 2.2
F-Score8
WACC6.87%
ROIC/WACC0.42
Cap/Depr(3y)53.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.5%
Profit Quality(3y)92.93%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.33%
EPS 3Y1.77%
EPS 5Y11.14%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y-28.57%
EPS Next 2Y-6.17%
EPS Next 3Y-1.25%
EPS Next 5Y-0.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.69%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.79%
Sales Q2Q%1.79%
Revenue Next Year3.51%
Revenue Next 2Y3.45%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-26.17%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.82%
EBIT growth 5Y9.88%
EBIT Next Year11.92%
EBIT Next 3Y12.52%
EBIT Next 5Y8.37%
FCF growth 1Y3797.37%
FCF growth 3Y-0.72%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y187.57%
OCF growth 3Y-1.71%
OCF growth 5Y44.92%