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SALMAR ASA (SALM.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:SALM - NO0010310956 - Common Stock

568.5 NOK
-3 (-0.52%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

SALM gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Food Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SALM while its profitability can be described as average. While showing a medium growth rate, SALM is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SALM was profitable.
In the past year SALM had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SALM has always been profitable.
SALM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SALM.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSALM.OL 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 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

SALM has a Return On Assets of 2.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SALM outperforms 41.82% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.00%, SALM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.09% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of SALM (2.74%) is worse than 67.27% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SALM is in line with the industry average of 6.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.74%) for SALM is well below the 3 year average (7.18%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that SALM had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.04%
ROE 7%
ROIC 2.74%
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)7.01%
ROE(3y)16.59%
ROE(5y)17.93%
ROIC(3y)7.18%
ROIC(5y)7.81%
SALM.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSALM.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 4.36%, SALM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SALM has declined.
The Operating Margin of SALM (8.93%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
SALM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SALM's Gross Margin of 46.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SALM outperforms 67.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SALM has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.93%
PM (TTM) 4.36%
GM 46.22%
OM growth 3Y-4%
OM growth 5Y-3.92%
PM growth 3Y-13.56%
PM growth 5Y-11.19%
GM growth 3Y0.57%
GM growth 5Y-0.26%
SALM.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSALM.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SALM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
SALM has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SALM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SALM is higher compared to a year ago.
SALM.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingSALM.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SALM.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSALM.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.07 indicates that SALM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SALM has a Altman-Z score (2.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
SALM has a debt to FCF ratio of 25.07. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SALM would need 25.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SALM (25.07) is worse than 65.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.31 is on the high side and indicates that SALM has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.31, SALM is doing worse than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.31
Debt/FCF 25.07
Altman-Z 2.07
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC7.68%
SALM.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSALM.OL 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

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.18 indicates that SALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.18, SALM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that SALM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SALM's Quick ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SALM is outperformed by 87.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.18
Quick Ratio 0.37
SALM.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSALM.OL 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 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 75.12% over the past year.
SALM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.01% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.97% in the past year.
SALM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.12%
EPS 3Y7.44%
EPS 5Y-0.01%
EPS Q2Q%4.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y20.66%
Revenue growth 5Y16.65%
Sales Q2Q%27.48%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.21% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, SALM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-36.02%
EPS Next 2Y28.02%
EPS Next 3Y25.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.85%
Revenue Next 2Y13.45%
Revenue Next 3Y12.13%
Revenue Next 5Y11.39%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
SALM.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSALM.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
SALM.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSALM.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.48, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SALM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SALM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
SALM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.55, the valuation of SALM can be described as correct.
SALM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
SALM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.48
Fwd PE 15.55
SALM.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSALM.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SALM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.36% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SALM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 80.18
EV/EBITDA 23.22
SALM.OL Per share dataSALM.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SALM's earnings are expected to grow with 25.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.02%
EPS Next 3Y25.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SALM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%.
SALM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.31.
SALM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of SALM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.89%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

SALM pays out 429.58% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SALM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP429.58%
EPS Next 2Y28.02%
EPS Next 3Y25.21%
SALM.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSALM.OL 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 4B 6B
SALM.OL Dividend Payout.SALM.OL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SALM.OL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SALMAR ASA

OSL:SALM (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

568.5

-3 (-0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners75.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap76.97B
Revenue(TTM)27.09B
Net Income(TTM)1.18B
Analysts73.33
Price Target614.32 (8.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%
Yearly Dividend35.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.89%
DP429.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.87%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.67%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.38%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.21%
PT rev (1m)4.13%
PT rev (3m)7.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-59.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.48
Fwd PE 15.55
P/S 2.84
P/FCF 80.18
P/OCF 25.44
P/B 4.57
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 23.22
EPS(TTM)22.31
EY3.92%
EPS(NY)36.56
Fwd EY6.43%
FCF(TTM)7.09
FCFY1.25%
OCF(TTM)22.35
OCFY3.93%
SpS200.12
BVpS124.5
TBVpS-41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number249.99
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.04%
ROE 7%
ROCE 4.91%
ROIC 2.74%
ROICexc 2.79%
ROICexgc 5.19%
OM 8.93%
PM (TTM) 4.36%
GM 46.22%
FCFM 3.54%
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)7.01%
ROE(3y)16.59%
ROE(5y)17.93%
ROIC(3y)7.18%
ROIC(5y)7.81%
ROICexc(3y)7.39%
ROICexc(5y)8.02%
ROICexgc(3y)13.13%
ROICexgc(5y)13.77%
ROCE(3y)12.87%
ROCE(5y)13.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.05%
OM growth 3Y-4%
OM growth 5Y-3.92%
PM growth 3Y-13.56%
PM growth 5Y-11.19%
GM growth 3Y0.57%
GM growth 5Y-0.26%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.31
Debt/FCF 25.07
Debt/EBITDA 5.08
Cap/Depr 107.83%
Cap/Sales 7.63%
Interest Coverage 1.67
Cash Conversion 69.79%
Profit Quality 81.36%
Current Ratio 2.18
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 2.07
F-Score4
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)181.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)256.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.83%
Profit Quality(3y)125.18%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.12%
EPS 3Y7.44%
EPS 5Y-0.01%
EPS Q2Q%4.55%
EPS Next Y-36.02%
EPS Next 2Y28.02%
EPS Next 3Y25.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y20.66%
Revenue growth 5Y16.65%
Sales Q2Q%27.48%
Revenue Next Year9.85%
Revenue Next 2Y13.45%
Revenue Next 3Y12.13%
Revenue Next 5Y11.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-54.79%
EBIT growth 3Y15.83%
EBIT growth 5Y12.08%
EBIT Next Year17.86%
EBIT Next 3Y28.69%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-83.63%
FCF growth 3Y59.94%
FCF growth 5Y10.72%
OCF growth 1Y-60.06%
OCF growth 3Y22.76%
OCF growth 5Y12.18%

SALMAR ASA / SALM.OL FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SALM.OL.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to SALMAR ASA (SALM.OL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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SALMAR ASA (SALM.OL) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for SALM stock?

The financial health rating of SALMAR ASA (SALM.OL) is 2 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SALM stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SALMAR ASA (SALM.OL) is expected to decline by -36.02% in the next year.