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Norwegian (OSEAX) Communications Equipment Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
- 7D-3.1%
- 3M9.6%
- 1Y24.1%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Communications Equipment industry has remained flat, although notably Smartoptics Group gained 6.2%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 26% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 40% per annum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 18 Feb 2026 | NOK 9.7b | NOK 1.8b | -NOK 120,787,707.20 | 47.4x | -80.3x | 5.3x |
| Fri, 16 Jan 2026 | NOK 10.0b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 247,630,608.44 | 70.9x | -40.4x | 9.1x |
| Sun, 14 Dec 2025 | NOK 10.5b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 249,611,689.80 | 70.1x | -42x | 9.5x |
| Tue, 11 Nov 2025 | NOK 8.9b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 247,267,239.58 | 63.7x | -36x | 8.1x |
| Thu, 09 Oct 2025 | NOK 5.4b | NOK 1.0b | -NOK 287,815,327.03 | 65.4x | -18.9x | 5.4x |
| Sat, 06 Sep 2025 | NOK 4.7b | NOK 1.0b | -NOK 290,145,782.04 | 56.4x | -16.2x | 4.6x |
| Mon, 04 Aug 2025 | NOK 4.7b | NOK 994.1m | -NOK 335,361,126.61 | 49.1x | -13.9x | 4.7x |
| Wed, 02 Jul 2025 | NOK 4.5b | NOK 925.4m | -NOK 339,247,819.67 | 48.6x | -13.2x | 4.8x |
| Fri, 30 May 2025 | NOK 4.5b | NOK 922.2m | -NOK 333,493,303.25 | 57.4x | -13.5x | 4.9x |
| Sun, 27 Apr 2025 | NOK 4.2b | NOK 911.6m | -NOK 306,628,592.80 | 45.3x | -13.6x | 4.6x |
| Tue, 25 Mar 2025 | NOK 4.2b | NOK 908.2m | -NOK 299,022,983.14 | 50.3x | -14.2x | 4.7x |
| Thu, 20 Feb 2025 | NOK 5.2b | NOK 973.5m | -NOK 286,973,768.60 | 51.8x | -18.1x | 5.3x |
| Sat, 18 Jan 2025 | NOK 4.7b | NOK 955.8m | -NOK 296,211,333.22 | 49.9x | -15.7x | 4.9x |
| Mon, 16 Dec 2024 | NOK 4.2b | NOK 941.0m | -NOK 296,631,145.36 | 50.7x | -14x | 4.4x |
| Wed, 13 Nov 2024 | NOK 4.6b | NOK 970.6m | -NOK 279,872,925.63 | 51.3x | -16.5x | 4.8x |
| Fri, 11 Oct 2024 | NOK 5.0b | NOK 983.7m | -NOK 234,543,572.00 | 41.1x | -21.5x | 5.1x |
| Sun, 08 Sep 2024 | NOK 5.1b | NOK 985.9m | -NOK 235,871,860.63 | 40.9x | -21.5x | 5.1x |
| Tue, 06 Aug 2024 | NOK 5.3b | NOK 1.0b | -NOK 164,650,583.08 | 40.5x | -32.2x | 5.1x |
| Thu, 04 Jul 2024 | NOK 5.4b | NOK 1.0b | -NOK 138,754,510.78 | 29.7x | -39.1x | 5.2x |
| Sat, 01 Jun 2024 | NOK 5.7b | NOK 1.0b | -NOK 139,063,904.40 | 30.7x | -40.8x | 5.4x |
| Mon, 29 Apr 2024 | NOK 4.6b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 93,329,607.60 | 23.9x | -49.6x | 4x |
| Wed, 27 Mar 2024 | NOK 3.8b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 96,718,823.95 | 22.5x | -39.5x | 3.4x |
| Fri, 23 Feb 2024 | NOK 3.7b | NOK 1.1b | -NOK 129,280,081.95 | 22.5x | -28.4x | 3.4x |
| Sun, 21 Jan 2024 | NOK 3.2b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 106,814,975.00 | 23.2x | -29.6x | 2.7x |
| Tue, 19 Dec 2023 | NOK 3.1b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 106,970,259.00 | 22x | -28.9x | 2.6x |
| Thu, 16 Nov 2023 | NOK 3.0b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 106,581,932.00 | 20.6x | -28.1x | 2.5x |
| Sat, 14 Oct 2023 | NOK 3.0b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 83,191,392.00 | 18.7x | -36.3x | 2.4x |
| Mon, 11 Sep 2023 | NOK 3.3b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 84,877,529.00 | 23.6x | -38.7x | 2.7x |
| Wed, 09 Aug 2023 | NOK 3.9b | NOK 1.2b | -NOK 62,455,170.00 | 29x | -62.8x | 3.2x |
| Fri, 07 Jul 2023 | NOK 3.9b | NOK 1.3b | -NOK 61,925,154.00 | 27.7x | -62.7x | 3.1x |
| Sun, 04 Jun 2023 | NOK 4.0b | NOK 1.3b | -NOK 60,446,301.00 | 27.5x | -65.7x | 3.1x |
| Tue, 02 May 2023 | NOK 4.2b | NOK 1.3b | -NOK 39,480,195.00 | 39.5x | -106.2x | 3.2x |
| Thu, 30 Mar 2023 | NOK 4.2b | NOK 1.3b | -NOK 36,008,942.00 | 37.7x | -116.3x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 25 Feb 2023 | NOK 4.0b | NOK 1.3b | NOK 23.9m | 34.7x | 167.9x | 3.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
167.9x
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 5.4x.
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 12% 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 | -0.37% | |
| Tech | -4.88% | |
| Communications | -3.09% | |
| Communications Equipment | -3.09% | |
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 29.70 | 2.4% +NOK 68.6m | 24.8% | PE73.4x | |
| HDLY Huddly | NOK 24.50 | 2.5% +NOK 16.4m | -2.0% | PS3.4x |