Otello Corporation ASA
OTEC.OL operates in the Advertising & Marketing industry, providing services within the Cyclical Consumer Services sector.
Business. OTEC.OL is an advertising and marketing company operating within the Cyclical Consumer Services sector. The firm is headquartered in Norway and is primarily listed on the Oslo Børs. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
- EarningsH1 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-21 · estimated
- EarningsQ4 2026 earnings (expected)2027-02-17 · estimated
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- EarningsH1 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-21 · estimated
- EarningsQ4 2026 earnings (expected)2027-02-17 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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OTEC.OL is an advertising and marketing company operating within the Cyclical Consumer Services sector. The firm is headquartered in Norway and is primarily listed on the Oslo Børs. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
OTEC.OL maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 101.04, indicating a significant buffer of current assets over current liabilities. The company holds $79 million in cash and equivalents, which is a substantial portion of its total assets of $365 million. The debt-to-equity ratio is effectively zero, suggesting a conservative capital structure with no long-term debt obligations.
Profitability metrics show mixed results. The company reported a net income of $168.9 million, but this was accompanied by an operating loss of $69.1 million. The return on equity (ROE) is 48.08%, and the return on assets (ROA) is 46.27%, both of which are strong compared to typical industry benchmarks. However, the negative operating income indicates operational inefficiencies or high costs that need addressing.
OTEC.OL's revenue is not segmented by geographic regions or business lines in the provided data, making it difficult to assess revenue concentration or diversification. The company's exposure to specific markets or customer bases is not disclosed, which could be a risk if the business is heavily reliant on a few regions or clients.
The company's growth trajectory is unclear due to the lack of historical revenue data. The current fiscal year outlook does not provide specific numeric deltas for revenue or earnings, which limits the ability to forecast future performance. The absence of detailed growth projections suggests a need for more transparency or a focus on stabilizing current operations.
Risk factors for OTEC.OL include the potential for operational losses, as evidenced by the negative operating income. The company's dilution potential is currently low, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected. However, the negative free cash flow of $46.7 million and capital expenditure of $2.9 million indicate that the company may need to manage its cash outflows carefully to maintain its liquidity position.
Recent events and filings do not provide specific details about the company's operations or strategic initiatives. The absence of recent transcripts or filings suggests a lack of public communication about the company's performance or future plans. This could be a concern for investors seeking transparency and regular updates on the company's progress.
- OTEC.OL has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 101.04 and $79 million in cash and equivalents.
- The company reported a net income of $168.9 million but had a significant operating loss of $69.1 million.
- ROE and ROA are strong at 48.08% and 46.27%, respectively, but the negative operating income indicates operational inefficiencies.
- The company's capital structure is conservative with no long-term debt and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.
- There is no immediate liquidity or dilution risk, but the negative free cash flow and capital expenditure suggest careful cash management is needed.
- The lack of detailed revenue segments and growth projections limits the ability to assess diversification and future performance.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedNet income surged 409.8% year-over-year to $50.4 million, demonstrating significant recent profitability improvement.
Free cash flow increased 411.9% year-over-year, reaching $50.4 million in the latest fiscal period.
The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, placing it above the 75th percentile of peers.
Liquidity risk is assessed as low, supported by a strong current ratio of 10.54.
Operating margin of -691.0% places the company in the bottom quartile of its Advertising & Marketing cohort.
Credit risk is flagged as high, indicating potential challenges in meeting financial obligations despite low debt.
Net income CAGR over four years is -26.1%, indicating a long-term decline in profitability trends.
Cash conversion ratio of 0.03 is below the cohort median of 0.97, signaling weaker cash generation efficiency.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $0.00; Operating income −2 119,1% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $0.00
- ▍Operating income −2 119,1% YoY
- ▍Net income −315,0% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −302,6% YoY
Revenue $0.00, −100,0% YoY; Operating income −56,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $0.00, −100,0% YoY
- ▍Operating income −56,4% YoY
- ▍Net income −52,7% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +104,4% YoY
Revenue $200.0k, +100,0% YoY; Operating income +103,8% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $200.0k, +100,0% YoY
- ▍Operating income +103,8% YoY
- ▍Net income −90,5% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −286,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin 8000.0%
Revenue $100.0k; Operating income -$69.1M.
- ▍Revenue $100.0k
- ▍Operating income -$69.1M
- ▍Net margin 168900.0%
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- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
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- OTEC.OL Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Otello Corporation ASA Market data — ESG · 2026-05-28
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- Jason Arthur HoidaCEO
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From filings & derived data- Return on equity (FY 2024-12-31): -31.0%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2024-12-31): -7.7%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2024-12-31): 10.54xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2024-12-31): 3.01xDerived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 25.81MBRREG filing
- Total equity & liabilities (annual): USD 103.41MBRREG filing
- Net income (annual): USD -8.01MBRREG filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -8.01MBRREG filing
- Operating income (annual): USD -3.5MBRREG filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 0BRREG filing
- Total operating expenses (annual): USD 3.5MBRREG filing
- Finance expense (annual): USD 13.26MBRREG filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 103.41MBRREG filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 3.63MBRREG filing
- Non current liabilities (annual): USD 77.25MBRREG filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 345KBRREG filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 77.6MBRREG filing
- Non current assets (annual): USD 99.77MBRREG filing