Yara International ASA (YARIY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Yara International ASA (OTCMKTS:YARIY) is a leading global provider of crop nutrition and environmental solutions. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the company specializes in the production, distribution and sale of nitrogen-based mineral fertilizers and related industrial products. Its offerings include ammonia, urea, nitrates, and specialty fertilizers designed to improve crop yields and soil health, while reducing environmental impact. Yara also develops precision farming tools and digital platforms that help growers optimize nutrient use and monitor field performance.

In addition to agricultural nutrients, Yara supplies industrial gases and environmental catalysts used in flue gas treatment and emission control. These products serve power plants, refineries and industrial facilities seeking to meet increasingly stringent air quality standards. By integrating chemical production with advanced research in catalysis and gas-borne emissions, Yara has positioned itself as a key partner for sustainable industrial processes and decarbonization efforts.

Yara’s global network spans more than 60 countries, with production facilities, sales offices and distribution centers strategically located across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Africa. This extensive reach enables the company to serve diverse agricultural markets—from large-scale commercial farms in North America and Europe to smallholder farmers in emerging economies. Yara collaborates with local partners and governments to promote agricultural best practices, soil health programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing food security.

Founded in 1905 as the fertilizer division of Norsk Hydro, Yara was demerged and listed as an independent entity in 2004. Since then, it has focused on innovation in crop nutrition and environmental stewardship. Under the leadership of CEO Svein Tore Holsether and a board of directors renowned for expertise in agriculture, chemicals and sustainability, Yara continues to pursue growth through digitalization, strategic partnerships and investments in low-carbon production technologies.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.65 to $18.84
• 50-Day Range: $16.37 to $20.05
• 52-Week Range: $12.98 to $20.31
• Volume: 8,200 shs
• Average Volume: 14,102 shs
• Market Capitalization: $9.50 billion
• P/E Ratio: 32.72
• Dividend Yield: 0.91%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Yara International ASA Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Yara International ASA scored higher than 15% 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 Yara International ASA.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -12.03%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Yara International ASA are expected to decrease by -12.03% in the coming year, from $1.33 to $1.17 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Yara International ASA is 32.72, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.71.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Yara International ASA is 32.72, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 112.30.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Yara International ASA has a P/B Ratio of 1.36. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Yara International ASA has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Yara International 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 Yara International ASA has recently increased by 121.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Yara International ASA has a dividend yield of 0.90%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

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

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Yara International ASA is 29.82%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Yara International ASA will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.53% next year. This indicates that Yara International 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 Yara International ASA has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Yara International 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 Yara International ASA has recently increased by 121.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.35

News Sentiment

Yara International ASA has a news sentiment score of 0.35. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Yara International 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, Yara International ASA insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.01% of the stock of Yara International ASA is held by institutions.

YARIY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have YARIY shares performed this year?

Yara International ASA's stock was trading at $13.14 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, YARIY shares have increased by 41.9% and is now trading at $18.65.

How were Yara International ASA's earnings last quarter?

Yara International ASA (OTCMKTS:YARIY) announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February, 14th. The basic materials company reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.51 by $0.33. Yara International ASA had a net margin of 2.04% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.42%.

How do I buy shares of Yara International ASA?

Shares of YARIY 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: 2/14/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/18 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Record date for 6/18 Dividend: 6/03/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/18/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/17/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: FERTILIZERS
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:YARIY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.yara.com
• Phone: (472) 415-7000
• Fax: 47-2415-7001
• Employees: 17,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.57
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 32.72
• Forward P/E Ratio: 14.02
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $15 million
• Net Margins: 2.04%
• Pretax Margin: 3.53%
• Return on Equity: 10.42%
• Return on Assets: 4.88%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.46
• Current Ratio: 1.90
• Quick Ratio: 0.96

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $13.93 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.68
• Cash Flow: $2.86 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.52
• Book Value: $13.75 per share
• Price / Book: 1.36

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 509,450,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $9.50 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.93