Melhus Sparebank
Melhus Sparebank provides banking and investment services, primarily generating revenue through net interest income and fee-based services.
Business. Melhus Sparebank (MELG.OL) is a bank headquartered in Norway that operates within the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking operations. It is listed on the Oslo Børs under the ticker symbol MELG.OL. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic breakdowns are not available.
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- DividendDividend USD 1.75/sh2026-09-25 · Bank of America (BAC)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · Citigroup (C)
- 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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Melhus Sparebank (MELG.OL) is a bank headquartered in Norway that operates within the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking operations. It is listed on the Oslo Børs under the ticker symbol MELG.OL. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic breakdowns are not available.
Melhus Sparebank has a market price of 189.88 NOK and a market capitalization of 527.15 million NOK, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.76 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.31, indicating a low valuation relative to book value. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints.
The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 8.23% and a return on assets of 1.16%, which are key metrics for evaluating performance in the banking industry. These figures suggest that the company is generating returns above the industry median for ROE but below for ROA. The debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48 indicates a moderate level of leverage, which is typical for banks but may increase financial risk during periods of economic stress.
Melhus Sparebank's revenue is concentrated in its core banking operations, with no disclosed geographic diversification or segment breakdown in the provided data. This lack of diversification may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations. The company's capital expenditure is reported as zero, indicating no significant investment in physical assets during the period.
The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly outlined in the provided data, but the absence of capital expenditure and the current financial metrics suggest a stable or conservative growth strategy. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not include specific numeric deltas, but the company's financial performance appears to be in line with industry norms. The risk assessment indicates a low potential for dilution, which is a positive sign for shareholders.
Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The analyst estimates suggest a neutral outlook, with a mean price target of 172.00 NOK and a mean recommendation of 5.00, indicating a lack of strong buy or sell sentiment among analysts.
- Melhus Sparebank is undervalued relative to book value, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.31.
- The company's return on equity of 8.23% is strong, but its return on assets of 1.16% is below the industry median.
- The company has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48, which is typical for banks but may increase financial risk.
- Melhus Sparebank has no capital expenditure, indicating a conservative approach to asset investment.
- The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 13,81 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 327,2M NOK |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 165,5M NOK |
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- Melhus Sparebank Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Melhus Sparebank Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
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- Ragnar TorlandCEO