SalMar (SALM) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What SALM does

SalMar (SALM) is an aquaculture company that produces and sells farmed salmon. It operates in Norway, Asia, Europe, North America, and internationally through segments including Fish Farming Central Norway, Fish Farming Northern Norway, Icelandic Salmon, Sales & Industry, and SalMar Aker Ocean. The company is involved in broodstock, marine-phase farming, harvesting, processing, and smolt production, and it also offers fish fillets and related products. SalMar is listed on the Oslo Børs and is part of the OBX index.

Key numbers explained

• 580.5 NOK is the current share price.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 35.6 compares the share price to the last 12 months of earnings per share (16.32 NOK). A higher P/E can mean the market expects faster growth.
• The forward P/E ratio of 16.3 uses expected future earnings, which can look lower if earnings are forecast to rise.
• The dividend yield of 1.72% shows the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. SalMar pays out 61% of earnings as dividends, with the next ex-dividend date on Jun 24, 2026.
• Beta of 0.66 suggests the stock tends to move less than the overall market.
• The 52-week range of 448 – 627 NOK shows the lowest and highest traded prices over the past year; the price change over that period is 3.5%.
• Revenue growth of 23.3% year over year indicates the top line has expanded quickly, while the profit margin of 7.3% and operating margin of 13.2% show how much of each sales krone remains as profit at different stages.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 111.5% means debt is roughly equal to shareholders' equity.

What to watch

SalMar's share price can react to changes in salmon farming output, feed costs, and global seafood demand. Regulatory shifts in Norway and other major markets, as well as environmental concerns around aquaculture, may affect the business. Currency movements, especially the Norwegian krone, can influence reported results for international operations. Investors often compare SalMar with peers such as Mowi (MOWI) and Orkla (ORK) to gauge relative performance. The next earnings report, scheduled for Nov 3, 2026, will provide updated figures on revenue, margins, and outlook.