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Elmera Group ASA

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Mcap
5,0B NOK
P/E
25,8x
EV / Rev
0,5x
Div yield
4,38 %
Op margin
3,0 %
ROE
14,2 %
Net margin
1,3 %
Debt / equity
2,46
Beta
52w range
Volume
Day range
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Next earnings
2026-08-19
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About

Elmera Group ASA operates as an electric utility, generating revenue through the provision of electricity services within the Utilities sector.

Business. Elmera Group ASA (ELMRA) is an electric utility company operating within the Utilities sector. The firm generates service revenue through its electric utility activities. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data.

Classification66 %
SectorUtilities
Industry groupElectric Utilities & IPPs
IndustryElectric Utilities
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
HOLD4 analysts
1 buy2 hold1 sell
Avg 12m price target35,33

Analyst recommendations

4 analysts · consensus Hold
Buy1
Hold2
Sell1
12-month price target
35,33
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
  • EarningsH1 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-19 · estimated
  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-11-12 · estimated
See all catalysts →

At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
25,8x
P/E
Analysts
Hold
4 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
14,2 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

4
  • ENERGYAudax warns Elmera takeover bid has expiry date as Fortum rivalry intensifies2026-07-01
  • ENERGYElmera shares rise 2% on reports of new Fortum bid2026-06-29
  • ENERGYAudax signals readiness to raise Elmera bid if due diligence is permitted2026-06-26
  • ENERGYAudax Renovables bids NOK 41.20 for Elmera in NOK 4.5 billion takeover2026-06-25
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
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    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities · THIS SECTOR−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

    No tracked sagas currently linked to ELMRA. Browse all sagas →

    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

    — missing data

    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Company
    • EarningsH1 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-19 · estimated
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-11-12 · estimated
    • Peers
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated · Duke Energy (DUK)
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated · NextEra Energy (NEE)
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated · Southern Company (SO)
    • 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

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    Elmera Group ASA (ELMRA) has undergone a significant restructuring of its leadership team, with the addition of a new CEO and multiple board members. This notable management event, detected on July 11, 2026, marks a pivotal shift in the company's governance structure. The appointment of a new CEO, along with several board members and deputy board members, suggests a strategic realignment aimed at steering the company in a new direction. The changes in leadership are particularly significant given the current composition of Elmera Group ASA. With only two officers and no analyst coverage, the company has been operating with a lean management structure. The addition of a new CEO and board members could bring fresh perspectives and expertise, potentially enhancing the company's strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Furthermore, the revised AI analysis narrative and key takeaways indicate a shift in the company's strategic focus. The updated analysis, with a similarity score of 0.245, suggests that the new leadership team may be implementing new strategies or initiatives that differ significantly from previous approaches. This could have implications for the company's future performance and market positioning. In summary, the recent management changes at Elmera Group ASA represent a notable development that could have far-reaching implications for the company. The appointment of a new CEO and board members, coupled with the revised strategic analysis, suggests a period of transition and potential growth. Investors and stakeholders will be closely watching to see how these changes impact the company's operations and financial performance in the coming months.

    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Elmera Group ASA (ELMRA) is an electric utility company operating within the Utilities sector. The firm generates service revenue through its electric utility activities. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data.

    Classification66 %
    SectorUtilities
    Industry groupElectric Utilities & IPPs
    IndustryElectric Utilities
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Elmera Group ASA maintains a capital structure characterized by significant leverage, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.46 and long-term debt totaling 3.34 billion NOK against total equity of 1.36 billion NOK. The company holds 1.37 billion NOK in cash and equivalents, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. Liquidity is assessed as medium, supported by a current ratio of 1.03, which indicates minimal short-term buffer. The market capitalization stands at approximately 4.99 billion NOK, with a price-to-book ratio of 3.67 and an EV/EBITDA of 15.61.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 14.21% and a return on assets of 2.72%. The company reported revenue of 12.12 billion NOK, with gross profit of 1.69 billion NOK and operating income of 385.28 million NOK. Net income was 162.68 million NOK, yielding a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.82. Operating cash flow was negative at -679.64 million NOK, while free cash flow was -77.37 million NOK, driven by capital expenditures of 77.31 million NOK.

    Revenue concentration and segment details are not explicitly provided in the available data, preventing a detailed analysis of geographic or business segment exposure. The company operates within the Electric Utilities industry, competing with entities such as Duke Energy, NextEra Energy, and Southern Company, though specific market share or competitive positioning data is absent.

    Growth trajectory analysis is limited due to the absence of historical period data in the input. The current financial snapshot provides a single-period view, with no year-over-year or quarterly trend data available to assess revenue or earnings momentum.

    Risk assessment indicates medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. A key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, highlighting reliance on external financing or future cash flow generation to service obligations. The current ratio of 1.03 suggests tight working capital management.

    Recent events include the addition of a new board member, as indicated by management event observations. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with a mean recommendation of 3.25 (on a scale where 1 is strong buy and 5 is strong sell), comprising one buy, two holds, and no strong buys. The mean price target is 35.33 NOK, below the current market price of 45.60 NOK, suggesting potential downside according to analyst consensus.

    Elmera Group ASA (ELMRA) has undergone a significant restructuring of its leadership team, with the addition of a new CEO and multiple board members. This notable management event, detected on July 11, 2026, marks a pivotal shift in the company's governance structure. The appointment of a new CEO, along with several board members and deputy board members, suggests a strategic realignment aimed at steering the company in a new direction. The changes in leadership are particularly significant given the current composition of Elmera Group ASA. With only two officers and no analyst coverage, the company has been operating with a lean management structure. The addition of a new CEO and board members could bring fresh perspectives and expertise, potentially enhancing the company's strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Furthermore, the revised AI analysis narrative and key takeaways indicate a shift in the company's strategic focus. The updated analysis, with a similarity score of 0.245, suggests that the new leadership team may be implementing new strategies or initiatives that differ significantly from previous approaches. This could have implications for the company's future performance and market positioning. In summary, the recent management changes at Elmera Group ASA represent a notable development that could have far-reaching implications for the company. The appointment of a new CEO and board members, coupled with the revised strategic analysis, suggests a period of transition and potential growth. Investors and stakeholders will be closely watching to see how these changes impact the company's operations and financial performance in the coming months.

    Key takeaways
    • High leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.46 and negative net cash position.
    • Positive profitability with 14.21% ROE but negative operating cash flow of -679.64 million NOK.
    • Analyst consensus is neutral-to-negative with a mean price target of 35.33 NOK vs. current price of 45.60 NOK.
    • Low dilution risk but medium liquidity risk due to a current ratio of 1.03.
    • Recent governance change with the addition of a new board member.

    Bull / Bear case

    Generated · model-assisted
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    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-05-21
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue kr 6.96B, +62,4% YoY; Operating income +47,5% YoY.

    Revenuekr 6.96B+62,4 % YoY
    Operating incomekr 187.6M+47,5 % YoY
    Net incomekr 86.4M+54,4 % YoY
    Free cash flowkr 101.9M+32,1 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flowkr 203.6M+203,8 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenuekr 6.96B
    Gross profitkr 529.8M
    Operating incomekr 187.6M
    Net incomekr 86.4M
    Margins
    Gross margin7.6%
    Operating margin2.7%
    Net margin1.2%
    FCF margin1.5%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetskr 7.06B
    Total liabilitieskr 5.63B
    Total equitykr 1.43B
    Cash & equivalentskr 664.9M
    Long-term debtkr 2.60B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowkr 203.6M
    CapEx-kr 18.7M
    Free cash flowkr 101.9M
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue kr 6.96BOperating costs kr 6.77BTax kr 101.3MNet income kr 86.4M
    Highlights
    • Revenue kr 6.96B, +62,4% YoY
    • Operating income +47,5% YoY
    • Net income +54,4% YoY
    • Free cash flow +32,1% YoY
    • Net margin 1.2%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    kr45,60
    Market cap
    kr4.99B
    Enterprise value
    kr6.96B
    P/E
    25.8x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    0.5x
    EV / Op income
    15.6x
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    3.7x
    P / Tangible book
    3.7x
    Tangible book
    kr1.36B
    Net cash
    -kr1.97B
    Current ratio
    1.0
    Debt / equity
    2.5
    ROA
    2.7%
    ROE
    14.2%
    Cash conversion
    -352.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

    Business relationships3 disclosed relationships · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Competitors3
    Duke Energy CorpDUK.OCompetitor50%
    NextEra Energy, Inc.NEE.NCompetitor50%
    Southern CoSO.OCompetitor50%

    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    2,62
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    4
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-07-12 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate2,62
    Revenueno estimateno estimate16,4B NOK
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate562,0M NOK
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in NOK. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Corporate eventM&A horizon
    M&A probabilityconf 12 %
    Probability
    12 %
    Base rate
    3 %
    Band
    180-day horizon · target 2027-01-31 · 4,1× base rate
    No acquirer candidates identified by the signal model.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Short squeeze

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    Earnings-call key lines

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution4 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy1
    Hold2
    Sell0
    Strong sell1
    12-month price targetkr35,33 · Median kr35,00
    Low kr28,00High kr43,00
    Operating income · consensus562,0M NOK
    EPS surprise
    −8,0 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −26,2 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
    — missing data

    Sell-side observations

    Lowkr28,00
    Meankr35,33
    Mediankr35,00
    Highkr43,00
    Spotkr45,60
    −22.5 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin3,0 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin1,3 %Below median
    ROE14,2 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-0,5 %Above P75
    D/E2,46Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv-3,52Bottom quartile

    Corporate actions / M&A

    M&A probabilityconf —
    Probability
    12 %
    Base rate
    3 %
    Band
    Moderate
    180-day horizon · target 2027-01-31 · 4,1× base rate
    No acquirer candidates identified by the signal model.
    Corporate actionsNo corporate-action source connected yet — splits, dividends and buyback events are not tracked for this company. Honest-dim (no data fabricated).

    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    • Reference data
    How metrics are computed
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    • Ev To Revenue
      enterprise_value / revenue
    • Return On Assets
      net_income / total_assets
    • Price To Tangible Book
      market_price / (tangible_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    Source documents
    • Elmera Group ASA Market data — financials · 2026-07-12
    • management_event fired on ELMRA · 2026-07-12
    • Elmera Group ASA Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-12
    • Elmera Group ASA Market data — ESG · 2026-07-12
    • Elmera Group ASA HA canonical relationships · 2026-07-12

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Rolf BarmenPresident, Chief Executive Officer
    • Rolf Jørgen BarmenCEO

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    ELMRA.OLCanonical
    Oslo Børs · NOK

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00M&A prob12 %Full forecast →
    What changed

    no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)

    • Narrative— → —medium
    • Conclusion— → —medium
    • Key takeaways— → —medium
    vs prior analysis today
    peak dispatch · —
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    ELMRADUKNEESODUK.ONEE.NElectric Utili
    This companyPeerSector

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    — missing data

    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-11-12EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-08-19EVENTUpcomingH1 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-07-11 03:40 UTCNEWSManagement change
    2026-07-11 03:40 UTCNEWSManagement change
    2026-07-11 03:40 UTCNEWSManagement change
    2026-07-11 03:40 UTCNEWSManagement change
    2026-07-11 03:40 UTCNEWSManagement change
    2026-07-11 03:40 UTCNEWSManagement change
    2026-07-11 03:40 UTCNEWSManagement change
    2026-07-11 03:40 UTCNEWSManagement change
    2026-06-25 06:27 UTCNEWSAudax Renovables bids NOK 41.20 for Elmera in NOK 4.5 billion takeover → The Spanish renewable energy group has secured support from 43% of shareholders for its unsolicited offer, valuing the Norwegian firm at a 39% premium to Wednesday's close.
    2026-05-21 08:01 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue NOK 6.96B · Net NOK 86.4M
    2026-02-12 07:42 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue NOK 4.00B · Net NOK 69.1M
    2026-02-12 07:42 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue NOK 12.12B · Net NOK 162.7M
    2025-11-13 07:50 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue NOK 1.77B · Net NOK 10.6M
    2025-08-21 06:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue NOK 2.06B · Net NOK 27.1M
    2025-05-13 06:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue NOK 4.28B · Net NOK 55.9M
    2025-02-13 06:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue NOK 3.35B · Net NOK 205.8M
    2025-02-13 06:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue NOK 12.23B · Net NOK 353.9M
    2024-11-07 06:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue NOK 1.40B · Net NOK 5.5M
    2024-08-14 06:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue NOK 2.11B · Net NOK 37.1M
    2024-02-15 08:26 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue NOK 18.92B · Net NOK 192.3M
    2023-02-16 07:58 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue NOK 25.52B · Net NOK 73.8M
    2022-02-10 06:19 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue NOK 15.08B · Net NOK 257.0M
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