Norwegian Professional Services Stock News

There wouldn't be many who think Byggma ASA's ( OB:BMA ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x is worth a mention...

As European markets navigate a mixed landscape, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index slightly up and major indexes showing varied performances, investors are closely watching growth companies that demonstrate resilience and potential amidst economic fluctuations. In this context, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly attractive as they often signal strong alignment between management and shareholder interests, which is crucial during periods of expected earnings growth.

Storebrand (OB:STB) reported net profit margins of 9.8%, up from 6.5% last year, and posted a 1.5% uptick in earnings growth for the year. The company’s strong revenue outlook, with a projected 7.9% annual growth pace that easily outpaces the wider Norwegian market’s 2.6%, and its high-quality earnings, put the focus on ongoing growth momentum. Investors are watching whether Storebrand’s relative undervaluation on a price-to-earnings basis and profit expansion can outweigh concerns about the...

Okeanis Eco Tankers (OB:OET) has seen solid share price gains over the past three months. Investors have been watching its steady performance and returns, even as shipping industry dynamics continue to evolve. See our latest analysis for Okeanis Eco Tankers. Okeanis Eco Tankers’ share price has climbed steadily this year, notching a 24.55% year-to-date gain and an impressive 25.56% rise over the past 90 days. While its one-year total shareholder return is flat, the standout story is the...

Norwegian Air Shuttle (OB:NAS) delivered robust growth in recent years, with revenue forecast to rise 6.7% annually and earnings having grown by an impressive 78.8% per year over the last five years. However, the outlook is more muted as current earnings are projected to expand by just 0.4% per year, which is well below the Norwegian market’s 13.7% expectation. Net profit margins narrowed to 4.9% from 5.5% a year ago. Despite these softer forward numbers, the company’s sustained profit growth...

Vår Energi (OB:VAR) maintained a net profit margin of 7.8%, unchanged from last year, with annual earnings growth over the past year at just 0.8%. This is notably lower than its five-year average of 24.2% per year. Looking ahead, the company forecasts earnings and revenue to grow at 4.5% per year, and its share price of NOK 32.9 currently sits below an estimated fair value. These results come as the company cements its return to profitability over the five-year period, though investors are...

Aker and Nscale Global Holdings recently completed the closing of their 50/50 joint venture in Narvik, Northern Norway, launching "Aker Nscale" to provide secure, scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructure geared for sovereign AI workloads across Europe. This collaboration signals Aker’s accelerated entry into the AI infrastructure space, underscored by Kristian Røkke’s appointment as CEO and a broad operational presence in Norway. We'll examine how Aker's push into sovereign AI...

Scatec announced that its subsidiary Release has signed lease agreements for 64 MW of solar power and 10 MWh of battery storage projects in Liberia and Sierra Leone, backed by a US$100 million loan and a US$65 million guarantee facility from the World Bank's IFC. These are the first projects using Release’s new in-house solar panel mounting structure and reflect ongoing efforts to offer affordable, clean energy with reduced financial risk to African utilities. We will examine how IFC's...

Yara International (OB:YAR) posted a net profit margin of 4.8%, up from 1.8% last year, and delivered an earnings growth of 166.5% over the past year, reversing its prior five-year average annual decline of 13%. Looking ahead, analysts project revenue growth of 1.5% and earnings growth of 2.6% per year, trailing the broader Norwegian market. With shares currently trading below fair value, expanding profit margins and a valuation discount compared to industry peers are key themes for...

Key Insights Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, Gjensidige Forsikring's stock price might be...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Earlier this week, Polish retail chain Dino Polska announced it has ordered 3,000 reverse vending machines from Tomra Systems, following the October launch of Poland's national deposit return system. This major order highlights the growing role of regulatory-driven recycling initiatives in expanding Tomra's market potential across new European regions. We'll examine how this significant contract win could shape Tomra's outlook for growth in reverse vending and collection solutions. Explore...

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...

The European market recently experienced a downturn, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index falling by 1.10%, as political turmoil and international trade tensions weighed on investor sentiment. Amid these broader economic challenges, penny stocks—though often viewed as a niche investment area—can still present intriguing opportunities for growth, particularly when they are backed by strong financial health. In this article, we will explore several European penny stocks that combine...

Earlier this week, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA announced that although its third quarter 2025 results were not impacted by US port fees, it anticipates that these fees may begin affecting operational costs in the fourth quarter. This update highlights the sensitivity of the company's outlook to changes in US port fee structures, with potential implications for profitability in the latter part of 2025. We’ll examine how Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s warning about higher US port costs could influence...

Nel ASA ( OB:NEL ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a 28% gain...

Lerøy Seafood Group ASA recently announced its third quarter 2025 production results, reporting a total harvest volume of 59,100 GWT for salmon and trout, which is up from 51,400 GWT in the same period last year, excluding Scottish Seafarms. This operational update highlights continued growth in harvest volumes, with increases in salmon and trout production providing further evidence of the company’s capacity expansion initiatives. We'll assess how the stronger salmon and trout harvest...

DNO ASA announced its third quarter 2025 operating results, highlighting a sharp increase in North Sea production and a decline in Kurdistan output, as well as the repayment of a US$300 million bridge loan related to the Sval Energi acquisition. An interesting shift is the surge in North Sea net entitlement production and sales, which now significantly outpace Kurdistan figures, reflecting the impact of recent acquisitions and changes in operational focus. We'll examine how the substantial...

Proximar Seafood AS ( OB:PROXI ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to shine...

Last week, Barramundi Group Ltd. ( OB:BARRA ) insiders, who had purchased shares in the previous 12 months were...

Wallenius Wilhelmsen (OB:WAWI) recently shared an update stating that its third quarter 2025 results are unaffected by changes in US port fees. However, the company does anticipate that these changes could influence costs in the following quarter. See our latest analysis for Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s recent update comes as the share price has pulled back, falling by 11.32% over the past week and now trading at NOK 79.9. While this year has been challenging with a 1-year...

Amidst the backdrop of political turmoil in France and trade tensions impacting European markets, investors have witnessed a pullback with major indices like Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 experiencing declines. Despite these challenges, opportunities may arise as certain European stocks are trading significantly below their intrinsic value, presenting potential for those seeking to identify undervalued investments.

Nekkar's (OB:NKR) stock is up by a considerable 11% over the past week. But the company's key financial indicators...

AF Gruppen (OB:AFG) has recently secured a string of large contracts, including a NOK 500 million build for a carbon capture facility in Oslo and an SEK 112 million project for the Swedish Fortifications Agency in Uppsala. See our latest analysis for AF Gruppen. These major project wins arrive against a backdrop of strong momentum for AF Gruppen. The share price has climbed 17.8% year-to-date, reflecting optimism around its growing order book and strategic contracts, while the one-year total...