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

Company Overview

Norsk Hydro ASA is a Norwegian industrial company with a primary focus on aluminum production and renewable energy. Established in 1905, the company has grown from its roots in fertilizer manufacturing to become one of the world’s largest integrated aluminum producers. Its operations span the full value chain, including bauxite mining, alumina refining, primary aluminum production, and downstream processing of rolled and extruded products.

In addition to its aluminum business, Hydro maintains a significant portfolio of hydropower assets to support its energy-intensive processes. The company operates a network of hydropower plants in Norway and Brazil, leveraging renewable energy to enhance the sustainability of its manufacturing footprint. Hydro also invests in wind power projects and energy efficiency initiatives as part of its long-term strategy to reduce carbon emissions and promote circular economy practices.

Norsk Hydro serves customers across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa, providing aluminum solutions for automotive, construction, packaging, electronics and other industrial applications. Its global network of production facilities and sales offices enables close collaboration with key markets and end-user industries, ensuring reliable supply and tailored product development.

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Hydro is led by CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim, under the oversight of a board of directors committed to strong governance and sustainability. The company’s rich heritage, combined with ongoing investments in technology and renewable energy, positions it as a prominent player in the global aluminum sector.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.67 to $6.71
• 50-Day Range: $5.84 to $6.70
• 52-Week Range: $4.50 to $6.71
• Volume: 3,933 shs
• Average Volume: 166,458 shs
• Market Capitalization: $13.28 billion
• P/E Ratio: 14.91
• Dividend Yield: 2.24%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Moderate 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 14.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 279.75.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Norsk Hydro ASA is 14.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 157.27.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Norsk Hydro ASA has a PEG Ratio of 0.31. 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 1.35. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the outstanding shares of Norsk Hydro ASA have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Norsk Hydro ASA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1, 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 4.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Norsk Hydro ASA pays a meaningful dividend of 2.29%, 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

0.01% of the outstanding shares of Norsk Hydro ASA have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Norsk Hydro ASA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1, 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 4.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Norsk Hydro ASA has a news sentiment score of 1.11. 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 0.64 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

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 start of the year. Since then, NHYDY shares have increased by 22.5% and is now trading at $6.70.

How were Norsk Hydro ASA's earnings last quarter?

Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCMKTS:NHYDY) posted its earnings results on Monday, July, 21st. The industrial products company reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.07 by $0.09. The industrial products company had revenue of $5.23 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $51.63 billion. Norsk Hydro ASA had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.24% and a net margin of 4.37%.

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: 7/21/2025
• Today: 9/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/23/2025
• 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: 14.89
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.31
• P/E Growth: 0.31
• Net Income: $538.47 million
• Net Margins: 4.37%
• Pretax Margin: 8.36%
• Return on Equity: 11.24%
• Return on Assets: 5.84%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.28
• Current Ratio: 1.92
• Quick Ratio: 1.27

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $19.41 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.68
• Cash Flow: $0.91 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.35
• Book Value: $4.97 per share
• Price / Book: 1.35

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,978,490,000
• Free Float: 1,978,093,000
• Market Cap: $13.26 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.48