Nokia Oyj

NYSE:NOK Stock Report

Market Cap: US$78.8b

Nokia Oyj Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 6/6

Nokia Oyj has a total shareholder equity of €21.3B and total debt of €2.4B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 11.2%. Its total assets and total liabilities are €37.3B and €16.0B respectively. Nokia Oyj's EBIT is €1.7B making its interest coverage ratio -64.9. It has cash and short-term investments of €5.8B.

Key information

11.18%

Debt to equity ratio

€2.38b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio-64.9x
Cash€5.83b
Equity€21.27b
Total liabilities€16.01b
Total assets€37.29b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 19

Nokia: A Bet On The AI Optics Bottleneck

Summary In my view, Infinera gives Nokia exposure to AI datacenter optics and indium phosphide photonic integrated circuits, one of the main bottlenecks in the buildout. Q1 showed early traction. AI & Cloud sales grew 49% year over year, with €1 billion in orders. That said, I see the growth story as early, since AI & Cloud was only 8% of Q1 sales. Also, valuation seems stretched at roughly 28x implied EV/comparable FY26 operating profit. There is a lot to not like about Nokia. However, the exposure to optics through Infinera gives the company a real foothold in one of the most important bottlenecks in the AI data center buildout. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 31

Formula 6G: Nokia In Pole Position With Strong Margins And Global Reach

Summary NOK is significantly undervalued with a short-term price target of $6.85 per share and long-term price target of $14.52 per share. Despite NOK's strong margins, regional diversification, and dominant 6G positioning, NOK appears undervalued with strong growth prospects. Aggressive cost-cutting measures and strategic regional diversification enhance NOK's profitability and resilience against geopolitical tensions. NOK's leadership in 6G R&D and robust IP portfolio position it to capture significant 6G market share, driving long-term value creation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 13

Nokia Better Positioned Than Ericsson To Face Uncertainty

Summary Ericsson's stock dropped around 15% in late January due to NEC Corp.'s potential acquisition of CSG Systems, possibly because investors see it as a challenge to Ericsson's telecom cloud ambitions. Thus, despite the Swedish company's leading position in mobile networks compared to Nokia, I do not consider it a buy. The Finnish company appears better positioned to face uncertainty as the telecom software industry consolidates and reciprocity tariffs potentially hit U.S. imports in April. Nokia's stronger profitability suggests more pricing flexibility to respond to increased competition while its revenue streams are more diversified. Thus, Nokia is a buy and Ericsson is a Hold. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 31

Why I'm Maintaining My Hold Rating Despite Its Strong Q4 Results

Summary Nokia's Q4 2024 earnings and revenues both beat estimates, leading to potential positive EPS revisions and a possible rating upgrade from C-. Operating margin hit 19.1%, the highest since 2015, driven by strong North American demand and a favorable product mix in network infrastructure. Nokia's strong cash generation suggests higher returns through dividends and buybacks. Despite headwinds, Nokia's strategic acquisition of Infinera and focus on hyperscalers and data centers bolster its growth outlook, maintaining a "hold" rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 24

Nokia: Potentially Underestimated In 2025

Summary Nokia's stock might be undervalued with potential for growth due to new deals and partnerships in AI and 5G, making it a cautious Buy for 2025. Despite stagnant revenue and recent declines, Nokia's improving gross margins and strong cash flows suggest a financial turnaround is possible. The stock's extremely low valuation compared to sector medians presents a favorable risk-reward profile, with potential for significant price appreciation. Investors should watch for revenue growth in Network Infrastructure and Mobile Networks and continued margin improvements in upcoming earnings reports. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 20

Nokia: My Take On A Potential Upside For The Company

Summary Nokia has a strong asset and patent portfolio, but its competitive edge is limited, especially against rivals like Ericsson. Despite recent improvements, Nokia's sales have been declining, and its future growth prospects are uncertain. NOK stock's valuation is not compelling, with a target price of €3.2/share, making it a "Hold" due to numerous risks. Nokia's 3% yield and fundamentals are decent, but the competitive landscape and R&D demands pose significant challenges. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: NOK's short term assets (€15.0B) exceed its short term liabilities (€9.6B).

Long Term Liabilities: NOK's short term assets (€15.0B) exceed its long term liabilities (€6.4B).

Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: NOK has more cash than its total debt.

Reducing Debt: NOK's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 37.4% to 11.2% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: NOK's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (82.6%).

Interest Coverage: NOK earns more interest than it pays, so coverage of interest payments is not a concern.

Balance Sheet

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/21 03:18
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/21 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Nokia Oyj is covered by 61 analysts. 23 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullABG Sundal Collier
Richard KramerArete Research Services LLP
James KelleherArgus Research Company