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Solstad Offshore (OB:SOFF) posted current net profit margins of 55.7% for the twelve months to 30 September 2025, a sharp jump from last year’s 6.4%, largely due to a one-off gain of $60.3 million. Earnings have turned positive over the past five years, although they declined at an average of -37.5% annually across that stretch. Looking ahead, forecasts call for earnings to climb 11.3% per year, with revenue growth of 9.9% per year expected to outpace the Norwegian market average of 2.3%. All...

Yara International (OB:YAR) stock has attracted attention lately, as investors weigh recent price movements and longer-term trends. With solid year-to-date gains and a mild pullback over the past month, many are watching for the next catalyst. See our latest analysis for Yara International. Yara International’s steady share price climb this year, with a 21.1% year-to-date gain, signals that momentum is building even as last week's mild pullback caught some traders off guard. Looking at the...

Kongsberg Gruppen (OB:KOG) delivered a net profit margin of 12.6%, an improvement from last year’s 10%, while earnings grew a robust 48.9% in the most recent year and have compounded at 31.6% annually over the past five years. Revenue is forecast to rise by 11.7% per year, significantly faster than the broader Norwegian market’s 2.3%, and earnings are expected to increase by 9.85% per year. With both profit margins and earnings quality described as high, investors have additional reason to...

Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Norske Skog ASA ( OB:NSKOG ). However, our analysis...

To the annoyance of some shareholders, Aker Horizons ASA ( OB:AKH ) shares are down a considerable 26% in the last...

Norwegian Air Shuttle (OB:NAS) just delivered its latest earnings results, showing jumps in both revenue and net income for the third quarter and year-to-date compared to last year. Investors are taking note of this operational momentum. See our latest analysis for Norwegian Air Shuttle. Norwegian Air Shuttle’s strong earnings have fueled optimism, with the share price up 38.2% year-to-date and a substantial 57.3% total shareholder return over the past year. This momentum suggests investors...

Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) is facing a challenging outlook, with revenue projected to fall by 3.1% each year and earnings anticipated to decrease sharply by 35.4% per year over the next three years. While net profit margins remain high at 43.5%, only a slight dip from last year’s 44.7%, the company’s shares currently trade at a notable discount to estimated fair value. The price-to-earnings ratio of 2.8x also stands out as well below peer and industry averages. For investors, the mix of...

Equinor (OB:EQNR) reported earnings that tell a mixed story for investors. Revenue is forecast to decline by 4.7% per year over the next three years, while EPS is expected to grow at a rate of 5.53% annually. Notably, the company’s net profit margin has compressed to 5.3% from 9% last year, reflecting a challenging recent period after negative earnings growth over the past year. However, looking further back, average annual earnings growth reached 16.8% over the past five years, and Equinor...

Telenor (OB:TEL) shares have pulled back this month, with the stock slipping about 9% over the past four weeks. Investors are weighing recent performance alongside the company’s modest annual revenue and net income growth. See our latest analysis for Telenor. Zooming out, Telenor’s 1-year total shareholder return of 16.2% reflects solid longer-term momentum despite the recent 30-day share price dip of 9.4%. After a strong start to the year, the latest pullback suggests investors are...

Kongsberg Gruppen recently reported third quarter results, posting sales of NOK13.3 billion and net income of NOK1.7 billion, alongside an announcement to split into two focused and independent companies pursuing global growth. This combination of robust financial results and significant organizational restructuring suggests a major inflection point for the company's operational direction and market positioning. We'll explore how Kongsberg Gruppen's decision to separate into two companies...

Smartoptics Group (OB:SMOP) reported forecast revenue growth of 20.2% per year, far outpacing the broader Norwegian market’s 2.8% annual rate. EPS is expected to climb rapidly as well, with profit forecasts projecting a substantial 59.8% gain per year over the next three years. This is well ahead of the Norwegian market’s 14.2% expectation. While SMOP has posted strong annual earnings growth of 6.9% over the past five years, net profit margins have tightened to 5.3% from last year’s 7.3%,...

Vår Energi (OB:VAR) just released its third quarter and nine-month 2025 results, reporting increased revenues compared to last year and confirming its production and dividend outlook for the coming year. Investors are watching these updates closely. See our latest analysis for Vår Energi. After a challenging start to the year, shares of Vår Energi have shown some resilience, closing at NOK 33.9 and trimming earlier losses with a modest 30-day share price return of 1.8%. While the year-to-date...

Nel (OB:NEL) remains unprofitable, with losses increasing at an annual rate of 17.3% over the last five years and no visible improvement in net profit margin. Revenue, however, is forecast to grow by 14.9% per year, significantly ahead of the Norwegian market's 2.8% pace. Shares have struggled for direction recently, with the stock price showing little stability over the past three months as investors weigh strong projected revenue growth against ongoing losses and a relatively high...

As European markets experience a notable upswing, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 1.68% and major indices across Germany, Italy, France, and the UK showing positive momentum, investors are increasingly focused on growth opportunities within this vibrant economic landscape. In such an environment, companies that exhibit strong insider ownership often stand out as attractive prospects due to their potential for aligned interests between management and shareholders.

Investors were underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA ( OB:NAS ) recently. We did some...

DOF Group ASA recently announced that contracts for the Skandi Nomad and Skandi Constructor vessels, both operating in Guyana, were each extended by one year, securing the Skandi Nomad until the fourth quarter of 2026 and the Skandi Constructor until the second quarter of 2027. This extension highlights sustained demand for DOF Group's offshore capabilities in Guyana, offering the company improved visibility over its near-term contracted revenues and operational planning. We'll explore how...

BW Energy (OB:BWE) delivered a net profit margin of 20.7%, down from 24% a year earlier. Revenue is expected to grow by 2.9% annually and earnings are forecast to climb at a swift 32.7% per year. Over the past five years, earnings have expanded by 54.1% annually, handily outpacing the Norwegian market. Investors may take comfort in BW Energy’s projected growth, high quality of past earnings, and valuation discounts to both local peers and the broader European industry. See our full analysis...

As European markets continue to show resilience with gains across major indices, investors are keenly observing the improved business activity and consumer confidence in the region. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can provide potential opportunities for those looking to capitalize on discrepancies between a company's intrinsic value and its current market price.

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by U.S.-China trade tensions, fluctuating oil prices, and evolving inflation dynamics, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. With major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite showing positive trends despite economic uncertainties, selecting dividend-paying stocks can offer a blend of income and potential growth in this complex market environment.

AutoStore Holdings' (OB:AUTO) stock is up by a considerable 27% over the past three months. Given that stock prices are...

Even though Yara International ASA's ( OB:YAR ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice...

Magnora (OB:MGN) remains in the red, but has managed to shrink its losses by an impressive 48.1% per year over the past five years. Looking ahead, analysts expect the company to become profitable within the next three years, with forecasts pointing to explosive earnings growth of 58.93% per year and revenue climbing 42.1% annually. This rate far outpaces the Norwegian market's 2.4% average. For investors, this puts the spotlight on Magnora’s rapid transformation, with robust growth prospects...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

Medistim (OB:MEDI) reported ongoing momentum in both revenue and earnings, with annual earnings growth forecast at 8.55% and revenue anticipated to rise by 7.5% per year. Net profit margins were up to 20.9%, compared to 19.6% a year ago, and recent earnings growth hit 25.7%, comfortably above the five-year average of 10% per year. Investors are likely to see these results as signs of operational strength, even as share price stability has been lacking over the past three months and valuation...