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Lea Bank (OM:LEA) delivered a 30.2% annual decline in earnings over the past five years, with net profit margins narrowing to 29.6% from last year’s 31.4%. However, consensus sees revenue rising at 15.4% per year, which outpaces the Swedish market’s 3.6%. Earnings growth is also expected to accelerate by 30.75% per year, with the current share price of SEK12.7 trading below an estimated fair value of SEK17.5. Investors are now turning their attention to these robust growth forecasts as the...

Essity (OM:ESSITY B) posted an impressive year, with earnings rising 23.2% in the most recent period and a five-year annual earnings growth rate of 7.4%. Net profit margins climbed to 8.6% from last year's 6.9%, reflecting a clear improvement in profitability. With earnings set to grow 4.7% annually, but revenue growth forecast at just 2.8% per year, which is behind the Swedish market’s 3.6% average, investors can see improved profits, moderate expansion ahead, and relative value, as shares...

MilDef Group (OM:MILDEF) reported another unprofitable year, with losses worsening at a pace of 58.8% per year over the last five years. Looking ahead, forecasts point to a turnaround, with earnings expected to grow 38.78% annually and a return to profitability projected within three years. Revenue is set to rise fast at 22.4% per year, leaving the company outpacing the Swedish market's 3.6% annual growth rate. Despite these upsides, the Price-to-Sales Ratio stands at 6.4x, making shares look...

As the European market navigates a mixed landscape, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index inching higher amid dovish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve and easing U.S.-China trade tensions, investors are keenly eyeing dividend stocks for their potential to provide steady income. In this environment, selecting strong dividend stocks involves looking for companies with solid financial health and consistent payout histories, which can offer stability amidst economic fluctuations.

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

Eastnine (OM:EAST) reported earnings of €9.6m for the past quarter, up substantially on the prior period. Forecasts predict an annual earnings contraction of -2.7% moving forward, with revenue growth projected at 3.5% per year, around the Swedish market average of 3.6%. The combination of a below-peer Price-to-Earnings ratio and an attractive dividend offers value-focused upside. However, investors remain watchful given the decline in earnings and revenue outlook.

Paradox Interactive (OM:PDX) reported a sharp rise in profitability this period, with a net profit margin of 32.2% versus 13% a year earlier, and annual earnings growth soaring by 106.5%, dwarfing its five-year average of 7.4% per year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow 30.86% per year and revenue is expected to rise at 8.1% annually, both well ahead of the broader Swedish market and industry averages. With profit and revenue growth firmly in view, investors may see these results...

Evolution (OM:EVO) posted net profit margins of 53.7%, down from last year’s 56.5%, even as earnings grew 10.5% over the past year. Looking ahead, the company’s earnings are forecast to rise 10.8% annually and revenue by 9.4% per year. This continues a standout five-year average earnings growth rate of 26.4%. Investors are likely weighing the mix of strong historic growth and consistently high margins against a modest year-on-year decline in profitability. See our full analysis for...

Atlas Copco (OM:ATCO A) reported earnings growth forecasts of 9% per year, which trails the projected Swedish market growth rate of 12.3%. However, the company is expected to outpace the broader market on revenue growth, with forecasts at 6.3% compared to the market’s 3.6%. Net profit margins are currently at 16.2%, slightly below last year’s 16.6%. The business continues to show high-quality earnings performance with no flagged risks from recent data. See our full analysis for Atlas...

Gränges (OM:GRNG) has posted a strong set of numbers, with earnings growing at 18.7% per year over the last five years, and analysts forecasting a continued pace of 18.4% annual earnings growth. This is well ahead of the broader Swedish market’s 12.3% outlook. Revenue is expected to rise by 6.4% per year, outstripping the Swedish average of 3.6%. Net profit margins currently sit at 3.8%, a dip from last year’s 4.5%, giving investors something to watch even as both growth and value narratives...

AAK AB (publ.) (OM:AAK) reported revenue forecasted to grow 4.4% per year, topping the Swedish market’s 3.6%. Earnings are projected to increase at 11.1% annually, although this trails the Swedish market’s expected 12.3% growth. Net profit margins came in at 7.3%, slipping slightly from 7.6% the year before. Over the past five years, average annual profit growth averaged a strong 23.7% despite negative growth in the most recent period, highlighting a track record of high-quality earnings. See...

Enea (OM:ENEA) posted forecast-beating growth numbers, with earnings expected to climb 17.5% per year and revenue anticipated to rise at 6.5% annually, both outpacing the broader Swedish market’s projected rates. However, the company’s net profit margin dipped to 7.8% from last year’s 8.7%, and earnings have declined by 29.9% on average over the past five years, impacted by a significant one-off loss of SEK84.8 million. Despite recent margin softness, ENEA’s share price of SEK69.8 trades well...

Bonesupport Holding (OM:BONEX) reported high-quality earnings, turning profitable over the last five years and achieving impressive earnings growth of 63% per year during that period. Net profit margins for the most recent period landed at 13.9%, below last year’s 39.3%. Earnings are projected to accelerate by 58.25% per year going forward, outpacing not just the Swedish market but also revenue, which is forecast to grow 30.4% annually compared to a local benchmark of 3.6%. Despite robust...

Telia Company (OM:TELIA) posted a striking jump in net profit margins to 6% for the year, a sharp improvement from last year’s 1%. Earnings growth soared 548.1%, far outpacing the company’s 29.6% five-year annualized rate. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to rise 8.83% per year, lagging the Swedish market’s anticipated 12.3% annual rate, while revenue is expected to grow just 1.2% per year. Telia’s strong profit expansion stands out, though investors remain mindful of flagged risks around...

Svenska Handelsbanken (OM:SHB A) posted a five-year annual earnings growth rate of 14.4%, but profit growth dipped in the past year, with current net profit margins at 43.1% compared to last year’s 43.6%. With annual earnings and revenue forecasted to rise just 2.7%, investors are weighing a combination of resilient profitability, slower forward growth, and a share price trading above fair value, all set against ongoing questions about dividend sustainability. See our full analysis for...

HMS Networks (OM:HMS) delivered stand-out results, posting 26.6% earnings growth for the year, well above its own 5-year average of 7.4% per year. Net profit margins improved to 12.7% from 11.5% last year, signaling stronger profitability, and both revenue and annual earnings are forecast to outpace the broader Swedish market’s growth rates. Despite this robust operational momentum, HMS now trades on a 56.8x price-to-earnings ratio, a significant premium compared to peers and industry...

As European markets navigate a mixed landscape marked by dovish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve and fluctuating industrial outputs, investors are increasingly focusing on growth companies with strong insider ownership as potential opportunities. In this context, stocks with high insider investment can be appealing, suggesting confidence from those closest to the company's operations amid broader economic uncertainties.

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Viaplay Group (OM:VPLAY B) is currently unprofitable, with losses accelerating at a 53.3% annual rate over the past five years. There has been no sign of an improved net profit margin in the last year, and the company’s recent results indicate persistent challenges in generating positive earnings. With no sign of growth in revenue or earnings, and a share price at 1.051, investors are left considering negative profit trends while weighing risk signals around future stability. See our full...

Getinge (OM:GETI B) reported earnings that are forecast to grow at 16.08% per year, with revenue also projected to rise by 5.3% annually. The company's net profit margin stands at 5.7%, up from 5% a year ago, reflecting improved profitability and a turnaround from a five-year average annual earnings decline of 15.2% to most recent earnings growth of 21.5%. With the shares trading at SEK224.3, below the discounted cash flow estimate of SEK441.88, investors are likely to interpret these results...

SSAB A (OM:SSAB A) is expected to deliver impressive annual earnings growth of 23.5%, significantly outpacing the broader Swedish market rate of 12.5%. Although net profit margins have contracted from 9.3% last year to 4.5% and earnings growth turned negative over the past year, forecasts for the next three years remain strong, with earnings anticipated to grow above 20% annually. The stock trades at a 13.5x Price-To-Earnings ratio, making it look attractively valued compared to both the...

Corem Property Group (OM:CORE A) remains unprofitable, with annual losses deepening at 45.2% per year on average over the past five years. Despite this track record, the company’s earnings are now forecast to grow at a rapid 90.94% annually, and analysts expect it to reach profitability within the next three years, representing a turnaround well above average market growth. Offsetting this, revenue is projected to slip by 0.2% per year. See our full analysis for Corem Property Group. The real...

Thule Group (OM:THULE) posted a net profit margin of 10.3%, down from 12.2% a year ago, with average annual earnings declining 5.1% over the past five years. Still, forecasts call for revenue growth of 5.5% per year and a 15.7% annual increase in EPS, outpacing the Swedish market’s expected 3.3% revenue and 12.5% EPS growth rates. Despite recent margin pressure, investors may view Thule’s growth projections and current valuation as supportive of a cautiously positive outlook. See our full...