Norsk Hydro ASA

Norsk Hydro ASA

7.43
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+0.07
(+0.95%)
0.43EPS
18.07P/E
14.42BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA carries a market capitalization of 14.42B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 16.26B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap14.42B
Enterprise Value16.26B

Important Dates

Norsk Hydro ASA's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 23, 2026.

Earnings Date10/23/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA has 1.97B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding1.97B

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.07. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.86, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.70.

PE Ratio18.07
PS Ratio0.86
PB Ratio1.70
P/TBV Ratio1.83
P/FCF Ratio24.20
P/OCF Ratio9.36

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 4.16 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.97 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 5.53 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Norsk Hydro ASA trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 22.68, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 16.26B versus a market cap of 14.42B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.97
EV / EBITDA4.16
EV / EBIT5.53
EV / FCF22.68

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA maintains a current ratio of 1.91, meaning it holds 1.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 31.96, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 21.74 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.91
Quick Ratio0.49
Debt / Equity31.96
Debt / EBITDA0.75
Interest Coverage21.74

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA posted a return on equity (ROE) of 9.61, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 16.71 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 4.73, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 7.35, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 526,887.49 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 31,721.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 4.91 indicates how many times Norsk Hydro ASA sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)9.61
Return on Assets (ROA)4.73
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)16.71
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)7.35
Revenue Per Employee526,887.49
Employee Count31,721.25
Inventory Turnover4.91

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA recorded 400.53M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 32.26, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.24B, leaving 797.21M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax400.53M
Effective Tax Rate32.26

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on August 3, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA's stock has gained approximately 83.43% over the past 52 weeks.

52-Week Price Change83.43%
50-Day Moving Average6.29

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA generated 16.71B in revenue and converted that into 797.21M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.43. EBITDA reached 3.91B, while operating income came in at 3.04B.

Revenue16.71B
Gross Profit5.33B
Operating Income3.04B
Pretax Income1.24B
Net Income797.21M
EBITDA3.91B
EBIT2.94B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.43

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA holds 1.73B in cash and equivalents against 2.92B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.66B. Total book value stands at 8.48B, with working capital of 3.20B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.73B
Total Debt2.92B
Net Debt1.66B
Equity (Book Value)8.48B
Book Value Per Share4.31
Working Capital3.20B

Cash Flow

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Norsk Hydro ASA produced 1.54B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -942.84M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 595.15M - equivalent to 0.30 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.54B
Capital Expenditures-942.84M
Free Cash Flow595.15M
FCF Per Share0.30

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA posted a gross margin of 31.88, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 18.21 and net profit margin of 4.77 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin31.88
Operating Margin18.21
Pretax Margin7.43
Profit Margin4.77
EBITDA Margin23.39

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA paid dividends of 0.26 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 56.78 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 4.13, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.36, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Norsk Hydro ASA shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.26
Payout Ratio56.78
Shareholder Yield5.36
FCF Yield4.13

Stock Splits

Norsk Hydro ASA's most recent stock split took place on June 22, 2010.

Last Split Date6/22/2010

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA has an Altman Z-Score of 3.38, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.38