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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
MVE$216.0058

Matvareexpressen AS

Food Retail & DistributionVerified

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.

30-day price · MVE+23.00 (+11.8%)
Low$192.00High$224.00Close$218.00As of20 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyMatvareexpressen AS
TickerMVE.OL
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Drug Retailing
Industry groupFood & Drug Retailing
IndustryFood Retail & Distribution
AI analysis

Business. Matvareexpressen AS operates in the Food Retail & Distribution industry, generating revenue primarily through the sale of food and drug products to consumers.

Classification. The company is classified under the industry Food Retail & Distribution within the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

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.
Key takeaways
  • 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.
  • # RATIONALES
  • 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.
Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyNOK
Revenue$502.0M
Gross profit$150.2M
Operating income$12.4M
Net income$5.1M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$11.1M
CapEx-$12.4M
Free cash flow$6.9M
Total assets$184.6M
Total liabilities$132.5M
Total equity$52.2M
Cash & equivalents$29.3M
Long-term debt$81.1M
Valuation
Market price$216.00
Market cap$265.0M
Enterprise value$316.8M
P/E52.5
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue0.6
EV/Op income25.5
EV/OCF28.5
P/B5.1
P/Tangible book5.1
Tangible book$52.2M
Net cash-$51.7M
Current ratio1.4
Debt/Equity1.6
ROA2.7%
ROE9.7%
Cash conversion2.2%
CapEx/Revenue-2.5%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Food & Drug Retailing · cohort 184 companies
MetricMVEActivity
Op margin2.5%3.1% medp25 1.2% · p75 6.8%below median
Net margin1.0%2.0% medp25 0.7% · p75 4.1%below median
Gross margin29.9%26.1% medp25 17.2% · p75 32.0%above median
CapEx / revenue-2.5%-2.5% medp25 -4.6% · p75 -1.4%above median
Debt / equity155.0%56.0% medp25 16.8% · p75 121.1%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target220.00 NOK
Median price target220.00 NOK
High price target220.00 NOK
Low price target220.00 NOK
Mean recommendation3.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate13.13 NOK
Last actual EPS4.12 NOK
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod financials
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Market quoteclose NOK 220.00 · shares 0.00B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-28 16:30 UTCJob: e1600f2f