Norske Skog ASA (FRA:0BQ) FCF Margin %: -15.38% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Norske Skog ASA FCF Margin %?

Norske Skog ASA FRA:0BQ +0.25% 73 FCF Margin % is -15.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0BQ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Norske Skog ASA ranks worse than 69.4% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Norske Skog ASA's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-32.8 Mil. Norske Skog ASA's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €213.1 Mil. Therefore, Norske Skog ASA's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.38%.

As of today, Norske Skog ASA's current FCF Yield % is -15.85%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Norske Skog ASA's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:0BQ' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.04   Med: -1.1   Max: 4.84
Current: -6.26


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Norske Skog ASA was 4.84%. The lowest was -17.04%. And the median was -1.10%.

FRA:0BQ's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
69.4% of 281 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.06 vs FRA:0BQ: -6.26


Norske Skog ASA FCF Margin % Related Terms


Norske Skog ASA FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norske Skog ASA's FCF Margin % 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.

Norske Skog ASA FCF Margin % Chart

Norske Skog ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.43 -1.29 -11.69 -17.04 -7.99

Norske Skog ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 -22.39 3.18 -13.43 0.93 -15.38

FRA:0BQ vs SLVM: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Norske Skog ASA's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


Norske Skog ASA FCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Norske Skog ASA's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Norske Skog ASA's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Norske Skog ASA FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Norske Skog ASA's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-63.795/798.072
=-7.99 %

Norske Skog ASA's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-32.778/213.057
=-15.38 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -15.38% mean?
Norske Skog ASA (FRA:0BQ) has a FCF Margin % of -15.38% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Norske Skog ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norske Skog ASA ranks #195 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Norske Skog ASA's FCF Margin % too high?
Norske Skog ASA's current FCF Margin % is -15.38%. Based on the distribution chart, Norske Skog ASA ranks #195 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norske Skog ASA has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norske Skog ASA's FCF Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Norske Skog ASA ranks #195 out of 281 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Norske Skog ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.06. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 0.06, based on 281 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Norske Skog ASA and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norske Skog ASA's current FCF Margin % is -15.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norske Skog ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norske Skog ASA (FRA:0BQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.88, compared to a current price of €3.95 — trading 37% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -15.38%. Norske Skog ASA's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norske Skog ASA (FRA:0BQ), the current FCF Margin % is -15.38% as of Mar. 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 Norske Skog ASA (FRA:0BQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norske Skog ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.95 is trading 37% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.88. GuruFocus considers Norske Skog ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0BQ:

  • FCF Margin %: -15.38%
  • GF Value™: €2.88 vs. price of €3.95 (37% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 12 warning signs

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Norske Skog ASA Business Description

Address Sjolyst plass 2, Oslo, NOR, 0278
Norske Skog ASA is a European company focused on the production of publication and packaging paper. The publication paper includes the production and sale of newsprint and magazine paper under the NOR brands. Packaging paper includes the production and sale of recycled containerboard under the Strato brand. Its product portfolio includes publication paper, recycled packaging paper, energy, and bioproducts. The company's core bioproducts are the nanocellulose product CEBINA and the bio-composite product CEBICO. Its reportable segments are Publication paper, Packaging paper, and Other activities. The majority of revenue is derived from the Publication paper segment. Geographically, the company generates the maximum revenue from Europe.
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