Metsä Board Oyj Past Earnings Performance
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Metsä Board Oyj's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -2.9%, while the Packaging industry saw earnings growing at 12% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.9% per year. Metsä Board Oyj's return on equity is 2.2%, and it has net margins of 1.8%.
Key information
-2.9%
Earnings growth rate
-2.9%
EPS growth rate
| Packaging Industry Growth | 9.4% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.9% |
| Return on equity | 2.2% |
| Net Margin | 1.8% |
| Next Earnings Update | 06 Feb 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
We Think Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt
Dec 03
Market Cool On Metsä Board Oyj's (HEL:METSB) Revenues Pushing Shares 26% Lower
Nov 07Earnings Miss: Metsä Board Oyj Missed EPS By 29% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Oct 27Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Metsä Board Oyj's (HEL:METSB) P/S
Sep 04Metsä Board Oyj's (HEL:METSB) Anemic Earnings Might Be Worse Than You Think
Aug 08Is Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) A Risky Investment?
Jul 19Investors Could Be Concerned With Metsä Board Oyj's (HEL:METSB) Returns On Capital
Jul 03Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To €0.25
Mar 27Here's Why It's Unlikely That Metsä Board Oyj's (HEL:METSB) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year
Mar 20Is Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Using Too Much Debt?
Feb 29Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Metsä Board Oyj's (HEL:METSB) Annual Report
Feb 12Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB)
Jan 28Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Oct 24Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
Sep 18Metsä Board Oyj's (HEL:METSB) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
May 11Is Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) A Risky Investment?
Apr 28It's Unlikely That Metsä Board Oyj's (HEL:METSB) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year
Mar 17Why Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Could Be Worth Watching
Mar 15A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB)
Mar 02Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €0.58
Feb 12Investors Will Want Metsä Board Oyj's (HEL:METSB) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Jan 30Here's Why Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jan 15Here's Why We Think Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Dec 05An Intrinsic Calculation For Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Suggests It's 33% Undervalued
Nov 23When Should You Buy Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB)?
Oct 19Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Oct 06Does Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Aug 22Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB)
Aug 09Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Shares Could Be 41% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jul 12Metsä Board Oyj (HEL:METSB) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Jun 26Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Metsä Board Oyj makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,921 | 35 | 202 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,901 | 11 | 198 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,889 | 40 | 198 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,947 | 95 | 202 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,125 | 168 | 207 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,293 | 280 | 216 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,446 | 367 | 218 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,486 | 410 | 220 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,403 | 404 | 224 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,272 | 365 | 223 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,177 | 340 | 223 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,089 | 292 | 221 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,042 | 272 | 216 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,997 | 240 | 212 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,915 | 211 | 206 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,893 | 170 | 199 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,901 | 137 | 198 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,919 | 123 | 196 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,923 | 107 | 196 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,938 | 145 | 197 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,919 | 179 | 192 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,904 | 204 | 195 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,946 | 209 | 196 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,951 | 203 | 199 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,943 | 195 | 202 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,947 | 177 | 202 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,902 | 170 | 200 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,855 | 151 | 198 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,826 | 133 | 197 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,788 | 112 | 198 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,736 | 101 | 198 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,727 | 90 | 206 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,769 | 92 | 212 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,826 | 100 | 216 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,925 | 132 | 228 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,016 | 137 | 235 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 2,053 | 117 | 237 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 2,069 | 111 | 246 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 2,041 | 73 | 246 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 2,017 | 69 | 243 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 1,998 | 94 | 242 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 1,986 | 80 | 243 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 14 | 1,995 | 81 | 242 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 13 | 2,029 | 64 | 243 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: METSB has a large one-off gain of €58.6M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th September, 2024.
Growing Profit Margin: METSB's current net profit margins (1.8%) are lower than last year (7.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: METSB's earnings have declined by 2.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: METSB's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: METSB had negative earnings growth (-79.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Packaging industry average (-27.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: METSB's Return on Equity (2.2%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/18 06:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Metsä Board Oyj is covered by 21 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Martin Melbye | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Carl-Henrik Frejborg | Carnegie Investment Bank AB |
| Lars Kjellberg | Credit Suisse |