Novabase (NBA) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What NBA does

Novabase (NBA) is a stock listed on the Euronext Lisbon exchange in the Technology sector, specifically in the Information Technology Services industry. Headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, Novabase S.G.P.S., S.A. operates through two segments: Next-Gen, which provides IT consulting and services to banks, insurance, capital markets, and telecommunications under the Celfocus brand, and Value Portfolio, which is involved in venture capital activities. Incorporated in 1989, the company employs 1,270 people and serves clients across Portugal, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and internationally.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 7.12 EUR, reflecting the latest trading value of one share.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 28.5 compares the share price to the last twelve months of earnings per share (0.25 EUR), indicating how much investors pay per euro of recent earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 89 is based on expected future earnings, often used to gauge growth expectations relative to the current price.
• The dividend yield of 15.34% shows the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price, while the ex-dividend date is Jun 5, 2025.
• The share of earnings paid out as dividends is 540%, meaning the company distributes more in dividends than it earns, often funded from reserves or other sources.
• The beta of 0.19 suggests the stock has historically been less volatile than the broader market.
• The 52-week price range of 7 – 9.5 EUR shows the lowest and highest traded prices over the past year, with the current price near the lower end.
• The price-to-book ratio of 8.49 compares the market price to the company's book value per share, a common way to assess valuation relative to assets.

What to watch

Investors tracking Novabase may consider factors common to IT services companies, such as client spending cycles, contract wins, and currency fluctuations given its international operations. The company's inclusion in the PSI index means it is part of the benchmark for Portuguese equities, so index rebalancing or sector rotation can influence trading activity. For those comparing European IT services names, peers like HCLTech (HCLTECH) or Xiaomi (1810) offer different business mixes and risk profiles. Broader technology sector trends, interest rate environments, and geopolitical factors affecting international consulting demand are general elements that can affect stocks of this type.