Risk factor
Strong & resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Very poor margins and returns
About
Metsä Board Oyj is engaged in the manufacturing of folding boxboard, fresh fiber linerboard, and market pulp. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including barrier boards, food service boards, and white kraft liners, alongside lightweight paperboards. These materials are utilized in packaging solutions for a broad array of industries, such as consumer goods, electronics, beauty care, tobacco, healthcare, beverages, food service, and graphical applications. With a global operational footprint, Metsä Board serves markets across Europe (including Germany, Italy, Sweden, Turkey, Finland, the United Kingdom, Russia, Spain, France, Poland, Norway, the Netherlands, and Belgium), the Middle East, North America (the United States and Canada), and Asia. Its client base includes brand owners, converters, corrugated box manufacturers, and merchants. Established in 1986, the company operated as M-real Corporation until March 2012, when it officially adopted the name Metsä Board Oyj. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Espoo, Finland.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is neither 'expensive' nor 'cheap' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, neutral on EV/E
Target Price
The average target price of METSB.HE is 3.14 and suggests 12.3% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommend