SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) EV-to-EBIT: 22.35 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 45% Above Median

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OSL:SALM SalMar ASA OSL:SALM
85 GF Score
Price kr530.00
GF Value kr609.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SalMar ASA EV-to-EBIT?

SalMar ASA OSL:SALM +1.53% 85 EV-to-EBIT is 22.35 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 15.41. GuruFocus rates OSL:SALM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr609.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, SalMar ASA ranks worse than 76.49% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, SalMar ASA's Enterprise Value is kr96,143 Mil. SalMar ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr4,301 Mil. Therefore, SalMar ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is 22.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for SalMar ASA's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:SALM' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.51   Med: 15.41   Max: 39.04
Current: 22.35

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of SalMar ASA was 39.04. The lowest was 6.51. And the median was 15.41.

OSL:SALM's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
76.49% of 1557 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.23 vs OSL:SALM: 22.35

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. SalMar ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr100,887 Mil. SalMar ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr4,301 Mil. SalMar ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.26%.


SalMar ASA  (OSL:SALM) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

SalMar ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=4301/100886.97
=4.26 %

SalMar ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr100,887 Mil.
SalMar ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr4,301 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


SalMar ASA EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


SalMar ASA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SalMar ASA's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

SalMar ASA EV-to-EBIT Chart

SalMar ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.25 16.50 10.97 16.91 34.52

SalMar ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.14 29.71 34.87 34.52 23.46

OSL:SALM vs ADM, BG, TSN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, SalMar ASA's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


SalMar ASA EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SalMar ASA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SalMar ASA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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SalMar ASA EV-to-EBIT Calculation

SalMar ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=96143.226/4301
=22.35

SalMar ASA's current Enterprise Value is kr96,143 Mil.
SalMar ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr4,301 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 22.35 mean?
SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.35 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SalMar ASA and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 15.41. Over the past decade, SalMar ASA's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.51 to 39.04. According to the industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #1191 out of 1557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is SalMar ASA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
SalMar ASA's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.35 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 15.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.51 to a high of 39.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23. SalMar ASA's value of 22.35 is 82.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #1191 out of 1557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SalMar ASA has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SalMar ASA's EV-to-EBIT compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #1191 out of 1557 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places SalMar ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23. SalMar ASA's value of 22.35 is 82.7% above this benchmark. Historically, SalMar ASA's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.51 to 39.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.41 vs. the industry median of 12.23, SalMar ASA has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.23, based on 1,557 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SalMar ASA's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.35 is 82.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SalMar ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SalMar ASA's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.35, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 15.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SalMar ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr609.34, compared to a current price of kr530.00 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.35, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 15.41 and 82.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.23. SalMar ASA's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.35 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr530.00 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr609.34. GuruFocus considers SalMar ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:SALM:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 22.35 (45% above median its 10-year median of 15.41)
  • GF Value™: kr609.34 vs. price of kr530.00 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1191 of 1557)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:SALM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SalMar ASA Business Description

Address Industriveien 51, Kverva, NOR, 7266
SalMar ASA produces and sells farmed salmon internationally. It operates hatcheries and controls the farming at all stages until the fish are ready to be harvested, processed, and packaged into various products. Products are developed with new mixes and packing methods to make them more convenient for customers. The salmon are sold through an in-house salesforce and close partners of the company. Proximity to customers and tracking the use of resources play a factor in delivering the raw material.
85GF Score

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