Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Norsk Hydro ASA is a global integrated aluminum and renewable energy company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Established in 1905, the firm operates across the full aluminum value chain, from bauxite extraction and alumina refining to primary aluminum production, extrusion, and rolled products. Norsk Hydro’s renewable energy segment provides hydropower and wind power to its own aluminum operations as well as external customers, underscoring the company’s commitment to low-carbon production.

The company’s aluminum portfolio includes primary metal, rolled products for packaging and automotive industries, and extruded solutions for construction, transportation, and consumer goods. Hydro’s Building Systems division offers sustainable architectural solutions for facades, roofs, and interior applications. Through its Technology & Renewable Energy unit, the group invests in research and development of advanced smelting technologies and digital solutions to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Norsk Hydro maintains a strong global footprint, with production facilities and sales offices in Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. Major bauxite mining and alumina refining operations are located in Brazil and Australia, while primary aluminum smelters are spread across Norway, Germany, and Qatar. The company also operates hydropower plants in Norway and Brazil, ensuring a significant share of renewable electricity in its energy mix.

Under the leadership of CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim and Chairman Olav Fjell, Norsk Hydro pursues a strategy centered on sustainable growth, circularity, and digital transformation. The board and executive management emphasize safety, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. With a long history of innovation and a clear focus on decarbonization, Norsk Hydro aims to deliver reliable, low-carbon aluminum products to customers worldwide while advancing its sustainability agenda.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $5.96 to $6.07
• 50-Day Range: $5.31 to $6.10
• 52-Week Range: $4.50 to $6.62
• Volume: 9,273 shs
• Average Volume: 191,788 shs
• Market Capitalization: $11.97 billion
• P/E Ratio: 13.24
• Dividend Yield: 2.52%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Norsk Hydro ASA Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Norsk Hydro ASA scored higher than 79% 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 Norsk Hydro ASA.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 61.11%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Norsk Hydro ASA are expected to grow by 61.11% in the coming year, from $0.72 to $1.16 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Norsk Hydro ASA is 13.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.56.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Norsk Hydro ASA is 13.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 109.75.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Norsk Hydro ASA has a PEG Ratio of 0.38. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Norsk Hydro ASA has a P/B Ratio of 1.20. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Norsk Hydro ASA has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Norsk Hydro ASA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Norsk Hydro ASA has recently decreased by 52.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Norsk Hydro ASA pays a meaningful dividend of 2.51%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

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

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Norsk Hydro ASA is 33.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Norsk Hydro ASA will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.93% next year. This indicates that Norsk Hydro ASA will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Norsk Hydro ASA has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Norsk Hydro ASA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Norsk Hydro ASA has recently decreased by 52.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.00

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Norsk Hydro ASA this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for NHYDY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

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

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.02% of the stock of Norsk Hydro ASA is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.02% of the stock of Norsk Hydro ASA is held by institutions.

NHYDY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NHYDY shares performed this year?

Norsk Hydro ASA's stock was trading at $5.47 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NHYDY stock has increased by 9.0% and is now trading at $5.96.

How were Norsk Hydro ASA's earnings last quarter?

Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCMKTS:NHYDY) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 29th. The industrial products company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.05. The industrial products company earned $5.51 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $57.46 billion. Norsk Hydro ASA had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.01% and a net margin of 4.44%.

How do I buy shares of Norsk Hydro ASA?

Shares of NHYDY 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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/29/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/28 Dividend: 5/13/2025
• Record date for 5/28 Dividend: 5/14/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/28/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: MINING - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Petroleum And Natural Gas
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:NHYDY
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:NHY
• CIK: 900268
• Web: www.hydro.com
• Phone: (472) 253-8100
• Fax: 47-2253-7930
• Employees: 32,614
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.45
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.24
• Forward P/E Ratio: 8.28
• P/E Growth: 0.38
• Net Income: $538.47 million
• Net Margins: 4.44%
• Pretax Margin: 7.78%
• Return on Equity: 10.01%
• Return on Assets: 5.15%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.22
• Current Ratio: 1.65
• Quick Ratio: 1.10

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $19.41 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.62
• Cash Flow: $0.88 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.75
• Book Value: $4.97 per share
• Price / Book: 1.20

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,009,020,000
• Free Float: 2,008,614,000
• Market Cap: $11.97 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.47