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BRG.OL

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Borregaard ASA · Basic Materials · Norway · $1.5B · Avg Vol: $2M/d

51
StockRank
Q
70
V
42
M
29
P/E (TTM)
25.8x
ROE
8.8%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
3.4%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Borregaard is a world-class biorefinery leader with an exceptional quality score (Q: 71). It produces sustainable, bio-based alternatives to oil-derived chemicals. As geopolitical energy risks keep petrochemical feedstocks expensive and volatile, Borregaard's wood-based lignin products enjoy a powerful structural tailwind and immense pricing power. This is a high-ROIC, asset-light specialty chemical compounder with a deep technological moat.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Borregaard ASA operates one of the world's most advanced biorefineries, producing high-value specialty chemicals, biomaterials, and ingredients based on natural raw materials. The company is a global market leader in lignin-based biopolymers and microfibrillar cellulose, which serve as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical products. Its competitive moat is built on proprietary biochemical technology, highly integrated production processes, and a diverse, global customer base.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue733M760M811M820M3.8%
EPS0.970.940.890.67-11.4%
Shares100M100M100M100M0.0%
Debt224M245M251M236M1.7%
Equity475M525M545M633M10.0%
Op CF79M169M116M147M22.6%
Inv CF-49M-90M-91M-98M
Fin CF-22M-45M-73M-50M
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PRICE (1M)-7.0%
14.9715.3515.7316.1116.48Apr 30May 26Jun 15
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$15.34
RSI (14)
43.1
52W High
$22.30
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
70
ROIC
12.8%82.6
ROE
8.8%68.9
GP/Assets
51.3%95.9
Op. Margin
13.8%74.0
FCF/Assets
1.1%57.4
Piotroski
81.4
Int. Cover
6.3x55.2
D/E Ratio
0.35x44.2
Current Ratio
2.09x50.6
Value
42
P/E (TTM)
25.8x41.3
EV/EBITDA
9.7x40.8
P/FCF
1245.5x9.5
P/B
2.3x45.9
P/S
1.8x47.3
Div Yield
3.4%77.8
Momentum
29
52W High %
69%41.5
RS 6M
-48%11.0
SMA 50/200
0.87x10.6
EPS Rev 4W
+2.4%70.6
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+102%64.6
Q Growth
-28%19.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.5B
P/E (Forward)
12.8x
Gross Margin
64.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BRG.OL are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
BRG.OLBorregaard ASA(you)$1.5B51HOLD
ELK.OLElkem ASA$1.2B81STRONG BUY
NSKOG.OLNorske Skog ASA$407M77BUY
YAR.OLYara International ASA$13.9B99STRONG BUY
NOM.OLNordic Mining ASA$145M3STRONG SELL
NHY.OLNorsk Hydro ASA$24.1B98STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.9% · P/E 22.8x · Gross margin 29.8%

Borregaard ASA (BRG.OL) — Stock Score Summary

Borregaard ASA (BRG.OL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 51/100 based on Quality (70/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (29/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Borregaard is a world-class biorefinery leader with an exceptional quality score (Q: 71). It produces sustainable, bio-based alternatives to oil-derived chemicals. As geopolitical energy risks keep petrochemical feedstocks expensive and volatile, Borregaard's wood-based lignin products enjoy a powerful structural tailwind and immense pricing power. This is a high-ROIC, asset-light specialty chemical compounder with a deep technological moat.

Borregaard ASA operates one of the world's most advanced biorefineries, producing high-value specialty chemicals, biomaterials, and ingredients based on natural raw materials. The company is a global market leader in lignin-based biopolymers and microfibrillar cellulose, which serve as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical products. Its competitive moat is built on proprietary biochemical technology, highly integrated production processes, and a diverse, global customer base.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$15.34
Market Cap$1.5B
P/E (TTM)25.76
P/E (Forward)12.76
Price/Book2.25
Return on Equity8.8%
Return on Invested Capital12.8%
Debt/Equity34.64
Gross Margin64.7%
Operating Margin13.8%
Revenue Growth-1.5%
Dividend Yield3.4%
Free Cash Flow$1M

Borregaard ASA operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Norway).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Borregaard ASA’s (BRG.OL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Borregaard ASA (BRG.OL) is 51/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (70), Value (42), and Momentum (29) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Borregaard ASA have an economic moat?
Borregaard ASA (BRG.OL) has a Quality factor score of 70/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Borregaard ASA a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Borregaard ASA (BRG.OL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 51/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Borregaard ASA in?
Borregaard ASA (BRG.OL) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (Norway).