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Stora Enso Oyj
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Rating:56Neutral
Price Target:
kr104.00
▼(-5.88% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/24/26
The score is driven primarily by improving profitability and a relatively stable balance sheet, but it is held back by persistently negative free cash flow and weak cash conversion. Technically, the stock remains in a downtrend despite slightly positive MACD, while valuation is supportive with a moderate P/E and a reasonable dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Diversified Renewable Business Model
Stora Enso's multi-segment focus on packaging, wood products and biomaterials provides durable demand exposure to secular trends toward sustainable, fiber-based solutions. This diversification limits single-market cyclicality and supports resilient revenue streams over a 2–6 month horizon.
Negative Factors
Poor Cash Conversion
Persistent negative free cash flow despite reported earnings undermines financial flexibility and signals cash conversion issues from working capital or capex. Over several months this constrains ability to deleverage, fund investments, or return capital without relying on external financing.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified Renewable Business Model
Stora Enso's multi-segment focus on packaging, wood products and biomaterials provides durable demand exposure to secular trends toward sustainable, fiber-based solutions. This diversification limits single-market cyclicality and supports resilient revenue streams over a 2–6 month horizon.
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Stora Enso Oyj (STE.A) vs. iShares MSCI Sweden ETF (EWD)
Market Cap
kr84.53B
Dividend Yield2.59%
Average Volume (3M)3.67K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.3
Beta (1Y)0.87
Revenue Growth-3.82%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountrySE
Employees18,515
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryPackaging & Containers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.73
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)5.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)kr104.67B
Stora Enso Oyj Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Established in 1996 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Stora Enso Oyj is a global provider of sustainable and renewable solutions across the packaging, bio-based materials, timber construction, and paper sectors. The company organizes its ope...
How the Company Makes Money
Stora Enso makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling renewable, fiber- and wood-based products to business customers, generating revenue through multiple operating segments. A major revenue stream comes from packaging, where it sells cont...
Stora Enso Oyj Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 9.29B | 9.33B | 9.05B | 9.40B | 11.68B | 10.16B |
| Gross Profit | 2.06B | 2.71B | 3.57B | 3.26B | 5.15B | 4.68B |
| EBITDA | 1.35B | 1.36B | 603.00M | 226.00M | 2.52B | 2.10B |
| Net Income | 579.56M | 695.00M | -136.00M | -357.00M | 1.55B | 1.27B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 19.66B | 19.06B | 19.80B | 20.75B | 20.92B | 19.03B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.56B | 1.28B | 2.02B | 2.46B | 1.92B | 1.53B |
| Total Debt | 4.20B | 4.47B | 5.73B | 5.21B | 3.92B | 3.87B |
| Total Liabilities | 8.01B | 8.41B | 9.81B | 9.87B | 8.42B | 8.36B |
| Stockholders Equity | 11.80B | 10.80B | 10.14B | 10.98B | 12.53B | 10.68B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -51.50M | -130.00M | -161.00M | -237.00M | 878.00M | 832.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 534.58M | 645.00M | 952.00M | 752.00M | 1.58B | 1.48B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 242.98M | 60.00M | -1.13B | -1.31B | -742.00M | -449.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -776.14M | -1.49B | -301.00M | 1.08B | -450.00M | -1.22B |
Stora Enso Oyj Technical Analysis
Negative
110.50
Price Trends
106.03
Negative
106.93
Negative
109.53
Negative
Market Momentum
0.87
Positive
48.10
Neutral
29.72
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SE:STE.A, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 110.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 107.13, above the 50-day MA of 106.03, and above the 200-day MA of 109.53, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of 0.87 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 48.10 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 29.72 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | kr49.27B | 18.55 | 4.92% | 3.09% | -6.33% | -1.97% | |
63 Neutral | kr49.27B | 18.55 | ― | 3.06% | -6.33% | -1.97% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
60 Neutral | kr77.48B | 35.08 | 2.18% | 2.86% | -5.47% | -41.24% | |
60 Neutral | kr77.48B | 35.08 | 2.18% | 2.49% | -5.47% | -41.24% | |
56 Neutral | kr84.53B | 13.29 | 5.30% | 2.50% | -3.82% | ― | |
50 Neutral | kr19.14B | -452.65 | -0.15% | 2.69% | -11.64% | -102.28% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Stora Enso Oyj Corporate Events
BlackRock Subsidiaries Detail Sub-5% Stakes in Stora Enso
Jul 29, 2026
A regulatory disclosure from Stora Enso details the complex chain of BlackRock, Inc. subsidiaries that hold positions in the company, with each identified entity reporting ownership below the 5% threshold. The filing outlines how various BlackRock...
Stora Enso Details BlackRock’s Sub‑5% Indirect Shareholdings
Jul 28, 2026
Stora Enso Oyj disclosed an updated breakdown of BlackRock, Inc.’s chain of controlled undertakings related to its shareholding, listing multiple affiliated entities across regions including the U.K., Japan, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, ...
Stora Enso lifts earnings as portfolio reshaping and circularity drive strategy
Jul 23, 2026
Stora Enso reported largely stable sales of EUR 2.42 billion in the second quarter of 2026, but delivered a 27% increase in adjusted EBIT to EUR 160 million as the new consumer board line in Oulu ramp-up supported margins. Despite impairments, res...
BlackRock Discloses 5% Economic Stake in Stora Enso
Jun 30, 2026
BlackRock, Inc., the U.S.-based asset manager, has notified Stora Enso Oyj and the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority that its aggregate holding in Stora Enso has reached 5% of the company’s shares. The position consists of 3.81% held d...
Stora Enso Profit Slips as Oulu Ramp-Up and FX Weigh on Q1, Forest Assets Spin-Off Advances
May 7, 2026
Stora Enso reported Q1 2026 sales essentially flat at EUR 2.36 billion, while adjusted EBIT fell 9% as foreign exchange headwinds and the ramp-up of its Oulu consumer board line weighed on margins despite lower wood costs. Cash flow from operation...
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