Stora Enso Oyj (SE:STE.A)
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Rating:58Neutral
Price Target:
kr118.00
▲(6.79% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/06/26
The score is held back mainly by weak cash flow quality (negative free cash flow for three straight years despite the 2025 earnings rebound). A stable/improving balance sheet and reasonable valuation (P/E 11.6 with a ~2.46% yield) provide support, while technical indicators are broadly neutral with a negative MACD limiting upside confidence.
Positive Factors
Diversified renewable portfolio
A diversified portfolio across packaging, biomaterials, wood products and paper gives durable revenue optionality tied to structural sustainability trends. Multiple end markets reduce single-segment risk and support steady long-term demand as customers shift to renewable materials.
Negative Factors
Negative free cash flow trend
Consecutive negative free cash flow despite 2025 earnings indicates earnings are not translating into durable cash after investments. Persistent FCF deficits strain funding for capex, dividends and debt service, raising reliance on external financing or asset sales long term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified renewable portfolio
A diversified portfolio across packaging, biomaterials, wood products and paper gives durable revenue optionality tied to structural sustainability trends. Multiple end markets reduce single-segment risk and support steady long-term demand as customers shift to renewable materials.
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Stora Enso Oyj (STE.A) vs. iShares MSCI Sweden ETF (EWD)
Market Cap
kr87.87B
Dividend Yield2.5%
Average Volume (3M)3.67K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta (1Y)0.84
Revenue Growth3.43%
EPS Growth78.62%
CountrySE
Employees19,000
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryPaper, Lumber & Forest Products
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.32
Shares Outstanding175,542,570
10 Day Avg. Volume4,379
30 Day Avg. Volume3,667
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.91
P/FCF Ratio-65.33
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)6.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)kr101.44B
Stora Enso Oyj Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Stora Enso Oyj provides renewable solutions for the packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions, and paper industries worldwide. It operates through Packaging Materials, Packaging Solutions, Biomaterials, Wood Products, Forest, Paper, and Other ...
How the Company Makes Money
Stora Enso generates revenue primarily through the sale of its product offerings across its diverse sectors. The Packaging Solutions segment contributes to earnings by providing innovative packaging materials and solutions that meet the needs of c...
Stora Enso Oyj Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
38
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 9.33B | 9.05B | 9.40B | 11.68B | 10.16B |
| Gross Profit | 2.71B | 3.57B | 3.26B | 5.15B | 4.68B |
| EBITDA | 1.36B | 603.00M | 226.00M | 2.52B | 2.10B |
| Net Income | 695.00M | -136.00M | -357.00M | 1.55B | 1.27B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 19.06B | 19.80B | 20.75B | 20.92B | 19.03B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.28B | 2.02B | 2.46B | 1.92B | 1.53B |
| Total Debt | 4.47B | 5.73B | 5.21B | 3.92B | 3.87B |
| Total Liabilities | 8.41B | 9.81B | 9.87B | 8.42B | 8.36B |
| Stockholders Equity | 10.80B | 10.14B | 10.98B | 12.53B | 10.68B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -130.00M | -161.00M | -237.00M | 878.00M | 832.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 645.00M | 952.00M | 752.00M | 1.58B | 1.48B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 60.00M | -1.13B | -1.31B | -742.00M | -449.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.49B | -301.00M | 1.08B | -450.00M | -1.22B |
Stora Enso Oyj Technical Analysis
Positive
110.50
Price Trends
113.85
Negative
112.37
Positive
109.64
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.08
Negative
52.87
Neutral
66.67
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SE:STE.A, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 110.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 109.47, below the 50-day MA of 113.85, and above the 200-day MA of 109.64, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.08 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 52.87 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 66.67 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SE:STE.A.
Stora Enso Oyj Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Neutral | kr52.82B | 19.01 | 5.12% | 2.60% | -1.15% | 2.30% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
61 Neutral | kr52.82B | 23.55 | ― | 2.59% | -1.15% | 2.30% | |
59 Neutral | kr76.75B | 26.87 | 3.09% | 2.49% | 6.10% | -3.62% | |
58 Neutral | kr87.87B | 12.22 | ― | 2.50% | 3.43% | 78.62% | |
57 Neutral | kr76.75B | 26.87 | ― | 2.49% | 6.10% | -3.62% | |
53 Neutral | kr18.65B | 32.85 | 2.55% | 3.81% | 2.55% | 98.53% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Stora Enso Oyj Corporate Events
Stora Enso Calls March AGM, Sets Dividend and Governance Proposals
Feb 4, 2026
The board has convened the 24 March 2026 AGM in Helsinki, outlining agenda items such as approval of 2025 accounts, the sustainability assurance report, and an advisory vote on the remuneration report, while also opening with a pre-meeting shareho...
Stora Enso Narrows Focus as Earnings Pressure Meets Strategic Reshaping
Feb 4, 2026
Stora Enso reported 2025 sales of EUR 9.33 billion, slightly above 2024, but adjusted EBIT fell to EUR 528 million, reflecting lower pulp and board prices, adverse currency effects, and the ongoing ramp-up of its new consumer board line in Oulu, w...
BlackRock Subsidiaries Report Sub-5% Holdings in Stora Enso
Jan 14, 2026
The disclosure lists a chain of controlled undertakings related to asset manager BlackRock, Inc. and its various international subsidiaries that together hold a stake in Stora Enso Oyj, with each individual holding reported as below 5% of shares a...
BlackRock Discloses Sub‑5% Indirect Holdings Structure in Stora Enso
Jan 12, 2026
A regulatory filing discloses the chain of controlled undertakings through which BlackRock, Inc. and its various subsidiaries hold an aggregate ownership in Stora Enso Oyj that remains below the 5% threshold of shares and voting rights. The notice...
Stora Enso to Form Europe’s Largest Pure Play Forest Company
Nov 14, 2025
Stora Enso has announced plans to separate its Swedish forest assets into a new publicly-listed company, aiming to create Europe’s largest pure play forest company. This strategic move is intended to enhance focus on core strengths, maximize...
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