Matvareexpressen AS
Matvareexpressen AS operates in the Food Retail & Distribution industry, generating revenue primarily through the sale of food and drug products to consumers.
Business. Matvareexpressen AS (MVE.OL) is a food and drug retailer headquartered in Norway, operating within the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector. The company generates revenue through the sale of food and drug products. It is primarily listed on the Oslo Børs. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not available.
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- 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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Matvareexpressen AS (MVE.OL) is a food and drug retailer headquartered in Norway, operating within the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector. The company generates revenue through the sale of food and drug products. It is primarily listed on the Oslo Børs. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not available.
Matvareexpressen AS has a market price of 216.0 NOK, with a market capitalization of 265,038,912 NOK, indicating a relatively high valuation. The company's price-to-earnings ratio is 52.48, and its price-to-book ratio is 5.08, suggesting that the market is valuing the company's equity at a premium compared to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.35, which is slightly above the industry median, indicating a moderate ability to meet short-term obligations.
In terms of profitability, Matvareexpressen AS has a return on equity of 9.68% and a return on assets of 2.74%. These figures are below the industry median for return on equity but in line with the median for return on assets, suggesting that the company is generating reasonable returns on its assets but not as efficiently as the industry average in terms of equity. The company's gross profit margin is 30.0%, which is in line with the industry median, indicating that it is managing its cost of goods sold effectively.
The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its core food retail operations, with no significant diversification into other segments. The geographic exposure is primarily within Norway, with no disclosed international operations. This concentration may pose a risk if the Norwegian market experiences economic downturns or regulatory changes.
Looking at the growth trajectory, Matvareexpressen AS has a revenue of 501,995,760 NOK. The company's capital expenditure for the period was -12,441,740 NOK, indicating a reduction in investment in physical assets. The outlook for the company's revenue is stable, with no significant growth expected in the near term.
The risk assessment for Matvareexpressen AS indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could affect its ability to fund operations without additional financing. The dilution risk is low, suggesting that the company is not expected to issue a significant number of new shares in the near future.
Recent events and filings do not indicate any significant changes in the company's operations or financial strategy. The company's free cash flow is 6,916,050 NOK, which is a positive sign for its ability to fund dividends, debt repayments, or further investments.
- Matvareexpressen AS is valued at a premium with a high price-to-earnings ratio of 52.48.
- The company's return on equity is 9.68%, which is below the industry median.
- The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.35.
- The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating a reduction in investment in physical assets.
- The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could affect its ability to fund operations without additional financing.
- margin_outlook_rationale: The company's gross profit margin is in line with the industry median, indicating stable cost management.
- rd_outlook_rationale: No significant R&D investment is disclosed, suggesting a focus on operational efficiency rather than innovation.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 13,13 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 634,0M NOK |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 25,0M NOK |
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- Matvareexpressen AS Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Matvareexpressen AS Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
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- Fredrik EngenCEO
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From filings & derived data- Net margin (FY 2024-12-31): 0.6%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2024-12-31): 5.0%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2024-12-31): 1.3%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2024-12-31): 1.28xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2024-12-31): 2.79xDerived (calculated)
- Net income (annual): NOK 2.35MBRREG filing
- Revenue (annual): NOK 413.53MBRREG filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): NOK 3MBRREG filing
- Total operating expenses (annual): NOK 406.09MBRREG filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): NOK 47.11MBRREG filing
- Operating income (annual): NOK 7.43MBRREG filing
- Finance expense (annual): NOK 5.27MBRREG filing
- Total assets (annual): NOK 178.61MBRREG filing
- Non current assets (annual): NOK 80.43MBRREG filing
- Current assets (annual): NOK 98.18MBRREG filing
- Current liabilities (annual): NOK 76.84MBRREG filing
- Total equity & liabilities (annual): NOK 178.61MBRREG filing
- Non current liabilities (annual): NOK 54.66MBRREG filing
- Total liabilities (annual): NOK 131.49MBRREG filing