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Norwegian (OSEAX) Communications Equipment Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
- 7D10.2%
- 3M22.9%
- 1Y49.3%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Communications Equipment industry has risen 12%, driven by gains from Smartoptics Group of 24%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 48%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 35% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Norwegian Communications Equipment Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 24 Feb 2026 | NOK 11.1b | NOK 1.9b | -NOK 109,933,545.91 | 52.8x | -100.6x | 5.8x |
| Thu, 22 Jan 2026 | NOK 9.7b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 247,294,150.05 | 68.9x | -39.1x | 8.9x |
| Sat, 20 Dec 2025 | NOK 9.9b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 249,314,388.92 | 66.6x | -39.8x | 9x |
| Mon, 17 Nov 2025 | NOK 9.0b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 247,766,265.04 | 62.3x | -36.2x | 8.1x |
| Wed, 15 Oct 2025 | NOK 5.5b | NOK 1.0b | -NOK 289,892,237.95 | 62.5x | -18.9x | 5.4x |
| Fri, 12 Sep 2025 | NOK 4.9b | NOK 994.7m | -NOK 287,829,408.45 | 62x | -17x | 4.9x |
| Sun, 10 Aug 2025 | NOK 4.5b | NOK 997.7m | -NOK 336,938,850.44 | 51.2x | -13.3x | 4.5x |
| Tue, 08 Jul 2025 | NOK 4.7b | NOK 927.5m | -NOK 338,924,309.37 | 50.3x | -13.9x | 5.1x |
| Thu, 05 Jun 2025 | NOK 4.4b | NOK 921.5m | -NOK 333,939,225.34 | 54.1x | -13.3x | 4.8x |
| Sat, 03 May 2025 | NOK 4.0b | NOK 908.9m | -NOK 305,518,901.69 | 43x | -13.2x | 4.4x |
| Mon, 31 Mar 2025 | NOK 4.5b | NOK 907.4m | -NOK 299,165,177.64 | 51.8x | -15.1x | 5x |
| Wed, 26 Feb 2025 | NOK 5.0b | NOK 979.2m | -NOK 267,329,818.09 | 48.8x | -18.9x | 5.2x |
| Fri, 24 Jan 2025 | NOK 4.9b | NOK 947.9m | -NOK 296,633,899.65 | 53.8x | -16.6x | 5.2x |
| Sun, 22 Dec 2024 | NOK 4.4b | NOK 952.5m | -NOK 297,378,783.98 | 49.6x | -14.7x | 4.6x |
| Tue, 19 Nov 2024 | NOK 4.5b | NOK 970.5m | -NOK 278,840,475.46 | 51.5x | -16.3x | 4.7x |
| Thu, 17 Oct 2024 | NOK 4.7b | NOK 996.1m | -NOK 234,876,247.21 | 39.7x | -20.2x | 4.8x |
| Sat, 14 Sep 2024 | NOK 5.2b | NOK 981.1m | -NOK 235,420,748.36 | 41.4x | -22.2x | 5.3x |
| Mon, 12 Aug 2024 | NOK 5.5b | NOK 1.0b | -NOK 163,835,714.23 | 42.1x | -33.7x | 5.4x |
| Wed, 10 Jul 2024 | NOK 5.6b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 138,844,067.14 | 30x | -40.5x | 5.3x |
| Fri, 07 Jun 2024 | NOK 5.3b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 139,292,059.76 | 29x | -37.9x | 5x |
| Sun, 05 May 2024 | NOK 5.0b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 94,064,698.56 | 23.6x | -52.7x | 4.4x |
| Tue, 02 Apr 2024 | NOK 3.9b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 96,206,677.40 | 23.2x | -40.6x | 3.4x |
| Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | NOK 3.6b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 129,436,243.90 | 21.4x | -28x | 3.4x |
| Sat, 27 Jan 2024 | NOK 3.4b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 106,508,398.00 | 24.1x | -32.2x | 2.9x |
| Mon, 25 Dec 2023 | NOK 3.1b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 107,527,674.00 | 23.1x | -29x | 2.7x |
| Wed, 22 Nov 2023 | NOK 3.0b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 106,967,177.00 | 20.8x | -28.3x | 2.5x |
| Fri, 20 Oct 2023 | NOK 3.1b | NOK 1.3b | -NOK 83,837,377.00 | 20.4x | -36.5x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 17 Sep 2023 | NOK 3.3b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 84,579,872.00 | 23.3x | -39x | 2.7x |
| Tue, 15 Aug 2023 | NOK 3.9b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 62,224,329.00 | 28.7x | -63.2x | 3.2x |
| Thu, 13 Jul 2023 | NOK 3.9b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 63,984,692.00 | 28.8x | -60.2x | 3.2x |
| Sat, 10 Jun 2023 | NOK 3.9b | NOK 1.3b | -NOK 60,733,218.00 | 27.2x | -63.7x | 3.1x |
| Mon, 08 May 2023 | NOK 4.1b | NOK 1.3b | -NOK 62,896,766.00 | 37.6x | -65.5x | 3.2x |
| Wed, 05 Apr 2023 | NOK 4.1b | NOK 1.3b | -NOK 35,989,407.00 | 38x | -115x | 3.3x |
| Fri, 03 Mar 2023 | NOK 4.1b | NOK 1.3b | -NOK 34,651,334.00 | 36.4x | -117.9x | 3.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
-117.9x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Norwegian Communications Equipment industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 4.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 5.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Communications Equipment industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Meanwhile revenues have grown 14% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Comparison
How does Norwegian Communications Equipment compare with similar industries?
| NO Market | 2.65% | |
| Tech | 3.57% | |
| Communications | 10.25% | |
| Communications Equipment | 10.25% | |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMOP Smartoptics Group | NOK 38.60 | 24.9% +NOK 755.0m | 72.3% | PE84.5x | |
| NAPA Napatech | NOK 35.10 | 8.0% +NOK 286.2m | 40.4% | PS19.2x | |
| HDLY Huddly | NOK 24.70 | 2.9% +NOK 19.1m | 7.4% | PS3.4x |