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Mowi ASA

Food ProcessingVerified

Mowi ASA maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 3.02, suggesting strong short-term liquidity. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which raises concerns about its liquidity risk. Profitability metrics for Mowi ASA show a return on equity (ROE) of 4.54% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.08%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA in the Food Processing sector, indicating that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. Geographically, Mowi ASA's revenue is concentrated in key markets such as Europe and Asia, with a significant portion of its sales derived from these regions. The company's exposure to these markets may pose risks in the event of regional economic downturns or regulatory changes. Additionally, the company operates through several business segments, including salmon farming and processing, which contribute to its overall revenue. Mowi ASA's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable in the current fiscal year, with revenue growth projected to be in line with historical performance. Looking ahead, the company is anticipated to maintain a similar growth rate in the next fiscal year, with no significant acceleration or deceleration expected. This outlook is supported by the company's consistent revenue history and the absence of major disruptive factors in its core markets. The company faces several risk factors, including liquidity concerns due to its negative net cash position and the potential for dilution, although the risk of dilution is currently assessed as low. The company's risk assessment highlights the need for continued monitoring of its debt levels and cash flow generation to ensure long-term financial stability. Recent events, including analyst estimates and price targets, indicate a generally positive outlook for Mowi ASA. The mean price target of 250.67 EUR and the median price target of 251.50 EUR suggest that analysts expect the stock to appreciate in value. The company has received a mix of strong-buy, buy, and hold recommendations, reflecting a balanced view of its investment potential.

30-day price · MOWI-15.50 (-7.6%)
Low$186.80High$207.20Close$187.70As of9 Jun, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyMowi ASA
TickerMOWI.OL
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
AI analysis

Business. Mowi ASA is a global leader in sustainable seafood production, primarily engaged in the farming of Atlantic salmon, and generates revenue through the sale of live fish, processed salmon, and other seafood products.

Classification. Mowi ASA is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Food Processing industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Mowi ASA maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 3.02, suggesting strong short-term liquidity. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which raises concerns about its liquidity risk. Profitability metrics for Mowi ASA show a return on equity (ROE) of 4.54% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.08%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA in the Food Processing sector, indicating that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. Geographically, Mowi ASA's revenue is concentrated in key markets such as Europe and Asia, with a significant portion of its sales derived from these regions. The company's exposure to these markets may pose risks in the event of regional economic downturns or regulatory changes. Additionally, the company operates through several business segments, including salmon farming and processing, which contribute to its overall revenue. Mowi ASA's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable in the current fiscal year, with revenue growth projected to be in line with historical performance. Looking ahead, the company is anticipated to maintain a similar growth rate in the next fiscal year, with no significant acceleration or deceleration expected. This outlook is supported by the company's consistent revenue history and the absence of major disruptive factors in its core markets. The company faces several risk factors, including liquidity concerns due to its negative net cash position and the potential for dilution, although the risk of dilution is currently assessed as low. The company's risk assessment highlights the need for continued monitoring of its debt levels and cash flow generation to ensure long-term financial stability. Recent events, including analyst estimates and price targets, indicate a generally positive outlook for Mowi ASA. The mean price target of 250.67 EUR and the median price target of 251.50 EUR suggest that analysts expect the stock to appreciate in value. The company has received a mix of strong-buy, buy, and hold recommendations, reflecting a balanced view of its investment potential.
Key takeaways
  • Mowi ASA has a strong current ratio of 3.02, indicating robust short-term liquidity.
  • The company's ROE of 4.54% and ROA of 2.08% are below the industry median, suggesting underperformance in capital efficiency.
  • Revenue is concentrated in Europe and Asia, exposing the company to regional economic and regulatory risks.
  • Analysts project a positive outlook for Mowi ASA, with a mean price target of 250.67 EUR and a median price target of 251.50 EUR.
  • The company's liquidity risk is moderate, but its negative net cash position requires ongoing monitoring.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyEUR
Revenue$1.33B
Gross profit$627.0M
Operating income$238.9M
Net income$167.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$215.1M
CapEx-$71.0M
Free cash flow$120.7M
Total assets$8.05B
Total liabilities$4.36B
Total equity$3.69B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$2.51B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$4.20B$602.2M$487.6M$389.6M
FY-3$4.94B$1.05B$782.4M$456.2M
FY-2$5.51B$981.0M$444.4M$121.0M
FY-1$5.60B$758.6M$468.5M$254.9M
FY0$5.72B$960.5M$718.0M$487.2M
FY-4$4.20B$602.2M$487.6M$389.6M
FY-3$4.94B$1.05B$782.4M$456.2M
FY-2$5.51B$981.0M$444.4M$121.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$6.26B$3.13B
FY-3$7.53B$3.51B
FY-2$8.24B$3.59B
FY-1$8.55B$3.84B
FY0$10.23B$4.37B
FY-4$6.26B$3.13B
FY-3$7.53B$3.51B
FY-2$8.24B$3.59B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$833.1M-$244.7M$389.6M
FY-3$644.8M-$335.2M$456.2M
FY-2$992.2M-$396.3M$121.0M
FY-1$916.6M-$374.2M$254.9M
FY0$870.9M-$376.2M$487.2M
FY-4$833.1M-$244.7M$389.6M
FY-3$644.8M-$335.2M$456.2M
FY-2$992.2M-$396.3M$121.0M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$1.33B$238.9M$167.6M$120.7M
FQ-6$1.33B$89.6M$36.4M$7.8M
FQ-5$1.44B$73.7M$49.0M-$30.7M
FQ-4$1.50B$356.4M$215.5M$157.1M
FQ-3$1.35B$41.1M$24.7M-$13.3M
FQ-2$1.39B$81.8M$46.0M-$7.8M
FQ-1$1.39B$172.4M$110.0M$91.9M
FQ0$1.58B$665.1M$537.1M$416.3M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$8.05B$3.69B
FQ-6$8.08B$3.68B
FQ-5$7.99B$3.63B
FQ-4$8.55B$3.84B
FQ-3$8.17B$3.74B
FQ-2$8.07B$3.63B
FQ-1$8.09B$3.66B
FQ0$10.23B$4.37B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$215.1M-$71.0M$120.7M
FQ-6$398.4M-$145.1M$7.8M
FQ-5$770.5M-$266.3M-$30.7M
FQ-4$916.6M-$374.2M$157.1M
FQ-3$216.0M-$52.1M-$13.3M
FQ-2$421.5M-$135.5M-$7.8M
FQ-1$735.4M-$201.6M$91.9M
FQ0$870.9M-$376.2M$416.3M
Valuation
Market price$197.40
Market cap$104.09B
Enterprise value$106.60B
P/E621.0
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue80.3
EV/Op income446.2
EV/OCF495.6
P/B28.2
P/Tangible book28.2
Tangible book$3.69B
Net cash-$2.51B
Current ratio3.0
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA2.1%
ROE4.5%
Cash conversion1.3%
CapEx/Revenue-5.3%
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 Processing · cohort 1040 companies
MetricMOWIActivity
Op margin18.0%5.6% medp25 2.1% · p75 11.2%top quartile
Net margin12.6%3.9% medp25 0.5% · p75 8.5%top quartile
Gross margin47.2%23.3% medp25 14.8% · p75 32.6%top quartile
R&D / revenue0.8% medp25 0.5% · p75 2.3%
CapEx / revenue-5.3%-4.1% medp25 -8.9% · p75 -1.9%below median
Debt / equity68.0%37.6% medp25 7.2% · p75 84.5%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target250.67 EUR
Median price target251.50 EUR
High price target270.00 EUR
Low price target220.00 EUR
Mean recommendation2.07 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count3.00
Buy count7.00
Hold count4.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate1.35 EUR
Last actual EPS0.92 EUR
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose EUR 193.32 · shares 0.53B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-28 15:24 UTCJob: 455f01af