NORSKE SKOG ASA (NSKOG.OL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
OSL:NSKOG • NO0010861115
Current stock price
45 NOK
+6.1 (+15.68%)
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This NSKOG.OL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NSKOG.OL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NSKOG was profitable.
- NSKOG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NSKOG reported negative net income in multiple years.
- NSKOG had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- NSKOG has a Return On Assets of 2.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: NSKOG outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- NSKOG has a better Return On Equity (6.94%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- NSKOG has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.46%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.75% | ||
| ROE | 6.94% | ||
| ROIC | 1.46% |
ROA(3y)-0.26%
ROA(5y)2.83%
ROE(3y)-1.16%
ROE(5y)5.69%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- NSKOG has a Profit Margin of 4.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: NSKOG outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- NSKOG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.23%, NSKOG is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Gross Margin of NSKOG (34.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NSKOG has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.28% | ||
| GM | 34.02% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-37.7%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.22%
GM growth 5Y-5.63%
2. NSKOG.OL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- NSKOG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- NSKOG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NSKOG has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, NSKOG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NSKOG has an Altman-Z score of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that NSKOG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.66, NSKOG is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that NSKOG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.76, NSKOG is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC5.85%
2.3 Liquidity
- NSKOG has a Current Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that NSKOG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NSKOG's Current ratio of 1.14 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NSKOG is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
- NSKOG has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. This is a bad value and indicates that NSKOG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NSKOG has a worse Quick ratio (0.76) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. NSKOG.OL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 113.26% over the past year.
- NSKOG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -67.84% yearly.
- The Revenue for NSKOG has decreased by -11.16% in the past year. This is quite bad
- NSKOG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.59% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)113.26%
EPS 3Y-67.84%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%36.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.39%
Revenue growth 5Y0.59%
Sales Q2Q%-2.89%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, NSKOG will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 92.70% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y28.13%
EPS Next 2Y20.66%
EPS Next 3Y92.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.66%
Revenue Next 2Y9.44%
Revenue Next 3Y7.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. NSKOG.OL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 72.58, NSKOG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- NSKOG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NSKOG is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47, NSKOG is valued quite expensively.
- NSKOG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 56.74.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NSKOG is valued a bit more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- NSKOG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 72.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 56.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NSKOG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- NSKOG's earnings are expected to grow with 92.70% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.66%
EPS Next 3Y92.7%
5. NSKOG.OL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%, NSKOG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.07, NSKOG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, NSKOG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NSKOG decreases each year by -52.50%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-52.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y20.66%
EPS Next 3Y92.7%
NSKOG.OL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
OSL:NSKOG (4/24/2026, 1:14:06 PM)
45
+6.1 (+15.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-24 2026-04-24
Inst Owners9.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.82B
Revenue(TTM)9.45B
Net Income(TTM)404.00M
Analysts82
Price Target23.46 (-47.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-52.5%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.96%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)22.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.96%
Max EPS beat(4)93.79%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-416.9%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)204.73%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)168.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.45%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-23.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.34%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.41%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-12.51%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-10.23%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)127.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)133.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 72.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 56.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 16.82 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 0.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.62
EY1.38%
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY1.76%
FCF(TTM)-8.9
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY5.95%
SpS111.33
BVpS68.59
TBVpS68.39
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number30.9322 (-31.26%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.75% | ||
| ROE | 6.94% | ||
| ROCE | 1.9% | ||
| ROIC | 1.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.62% | ||
| OM | 2.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.28% | ||
| GM | 34.02% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-0.26%
ROA(5y)2.83%
ROE(3y)-1.16%
ROE(5y)5.69%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-37.7%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.22%
GM growth 5Y-5.63%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.92 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.66 |
F-Score4
WACC5.85%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)19.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)113.26%
EPS 3Y-67.84%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%36.69%
EPS Next Y28.13%
EPS Next 2Y20.66%
EPS Next 3Y92.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.39%
Revenue growth 5Y0.59%
Sales Q2Q%-2.89%
Revenue Next Year11.66%
Revenue Next 2Y9.44%
Revenue Next 3Y7.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y30.25%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year543.78%
EBIT Next 3Y83.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y52%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1613.33%
OCF growth 3Y-51.9%
OCF growth 5Y-16.19%
NORSKE SKOG ASA / NSKOG.OL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NSKOG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NSKOG.OL.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to NORSKE SKOG ASA (NSKOG.OL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is NORSKE SKOG ASA (NSKOG.OL) stock?
NORSKE SKOG ASA (NSKOG.OL) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of NORSKE SKOG ASA (NSKOG.OL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORSKE SKOG ASA (NSKOG.OL) is 72.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.66.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NORSKE SKOG ASA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORSKE SKOG ASA (NSKOG.OL) is expected to grow by 28.13% in the next year.