- Stora Enso’s third-quarter sales reached €2.26 billion, falling short of the estimated €2.3 billion.
- The company’s financial performance improved significantly compared to the previous year, driven by higher prices and increased volumes in Packaging Materials.
- Adjusted EBIT rose to €175 million, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth, up from €21 million in 2023, due to successful price hikes and cost-cutting measures.
- Group sales increased from €2,127 million to €2,261 million year-over-year.
- Challenges remain in the Wood Products division, affected by a weak construction sector.
- The Packaging Solutions segment faces ongoing price lags and market overcapacity issues.
- Analyst recommendations include 14 buys, 7 holds, and 2 sells for the company’s stock.
A look at Stora Enso OYJ Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 5 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 2 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.0 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Analysts evaluating Stora Enso OYJ have given the company a high Value score, indicating a positive long-term outlook for the company’s financial health and investment potential. This suggests that Stora Enso is deemed to be undervalued based on various financial metrics, making it an attractive prospect for investors looking for value opportunities in the market.
However, the company received lower scores in Dividend and Momentum, highlighting areas where improvements could potentially be made. Despite this, Stora Enso OYJ‘s strong performance in Growth and Resilience factors indicates a solid foundation for future growth and stability, making it a company to watch for potential long-term investment opportunities in the paper, packaging, and forest products industry.
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