Aker ASA (AKAAF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Aker ASA is a Norway-based holding company engaged in industrial investment activities across multiple sectors, including energy, maritime, biotech and renewable resources. As an active investor and owner, it focuses on long-term value creation through its portfolio of subsidiaries and associated companies. Aker ASA’s operations span the lifecycle of natural resources, from exploration and extraction to processing, delivery and recycling, underscoring a diversified approach to sustainable industrial growth.

The company’s principal business interests include oil and gas exploration and production through Aker BP, engineering and technology services via Aker Solutions, and offshore drilling operations under Akastor. In addition, Aker ASA holds stakes in green energy and resource sustainability ventures such as Aker Horizons, which invests in renewable power, carbon capture and low-emission industries. The group’s reach extends into the marine biotech sector through Aker BioMarine, which specializes in krill harvesting and omega-3 ingredients for nutraceutical and animal feed markets.

Founded in 1841 with roots in shipbuilding at the Akers Mekaniske Verksted yard in Oslo, Aker ASA has evolved into a leading industrial investment company. Throughout its history, the organization has pursued strategic partnerships, mergers and restructuring initiatives to adapt to changing market dynamics in the energy and maritime sectors. Since 2009, Øyvind Eriksen has served as president and CEO, guiding the company’s transformation toward a balanced portfolio aligned with global sustainability trends.

With headquarters in Oslo, Aker ASA and its affiliates operate internationally, serving markets across Europe, North America, South America and Asia. The group’s companies provide critical infrastructure and technology solutions that support offshore exploration, shipbuilding, energy transition projects, and marine biodiversity management. Through its network of operational and financial subsidiaries, Aker ASA seeks to harness technological innovation and strategic capital allocation to build resilient businesses for the future.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $67.00 to $67.00
• 50-Day Range: $47.75 to $67.00
• 52-Week Range: $66.24 to $67.00
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 100 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 4.61
• Dividend Yield: 14.55%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Aker ASA Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Aker ASA scored higher than 27% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Aker ASA.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Aker ASA is 4.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Aker ASA is 4.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.33.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aker ASA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 312, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aker ASA has recently decreased by 11.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Aker ASA is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.35%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Aker ASA does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Aker ASA is 67.03%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aker ASA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 312, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aker ASA has recently decreased by 11.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.09

News Sentiment

Aker ASA has a news sentiment score of 1.09. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Aker ASA this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Aker ASA insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 9.32% of the stock of Aker ASA is held by institutions.

AKAAF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AKAAF shares performed this year?

Aker ASA's stock was trading at $47.75 at the start of the year. Since then, AKAAF shares have increased by 40.3% and is now trading at $67.00.

How do I buy shares of Aker ASA?

Shares of AKAAF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Conglomerates
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:AKAAF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.akerasa.com
• Phone: (472) 413-0000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 3,171
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 4.61
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
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• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A