NOS Nova AS (OSL:NOSN) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Dec. 2025) — 29% Below Median

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What is NOS Nova AS Financial Strength?

NOS Nova AS OSL:NOSN -5.02% 18 Financial Strength is 5 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates OSL:NOSN with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

NOS Nova AS has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

NOS Nova AS did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. NOS Nova AS's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.65. As of today, NOS Nova AS's Altman Z-Score is -0.83.


NOS Nova AS  (OSL:NOSN) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

NOS Nova AS has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


NOS Nova AS Financial Strength Related Terms


OSL:NOSN vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, NOS Nova AS's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


NOS Nova AS Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NOS Nova AS's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NOS Nova AS's Financial Strength falls into.


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NOS Nova AS Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

NOS Nova AS's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-0.06 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-15.59 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr0.17 Mil.

NOS Nova AS's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

NOS Nova AS did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

NOS Nova AS's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(10.472 + 0.171) / 16.3
=0.65

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

NOS Nova AS has a Z-score of -0.83, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -0.83 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
NOS Nova AS (OSL:NOSN) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on NOS Nova AS and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, NOS Nova AS's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is NOS Nova AS's Financial Strength too high?
NOS Nova AS's current Financial Strength of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, NOS Nova AS has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOS Nova AS's Financial Strength compare to VLTO and ZWS?
NOS Nova AS's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, NOS Nova AS's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Industrial Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on NOS Nova AS and its competitors. NOS Nova AS's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NOS Nova AS stock overvalued right now?
NOS Nova AS (OSL:NOSN) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. NOS Nova AS's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NOS Nova AS (OSL:NOSN), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

NOS Nova AS Business Description

Other Exchanges 9GJ:Germany
Address Forusbeen 210, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Nos Nova AS is a Norwegian clean energy company accelerating the transition to a carbon neutral future.
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