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    Is Kemira Oyj (HLSE:KEMIRA) Undervalued On Earnings Weakness Despite Steady Full Year Guidance?

    Simply Wall St·07/17/2026 18:31:36
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    Earnings and guidance: what changed for Kemira Oyj stock

    Kemira Oyj (HLSE:KEMIRA) has just reported second quarter 2026 results and updated figures for the first half, alongside a confirmation of its full year revenue guidance that keeps the existing outlook in place.

    See our latest analysis for Kemira Oyj.

    Kemira Oyj’s share price has eased over the past quarter, with a 90 day share price return of a 13.01% decline and year to date weakness. However, the three year total shareholder return of 37.02% and five year total shareholder return of 46.63% remain positive, suggesting longer term holders have still seen gains while shorter term momentum has faded around the latest earnings and guidance update.

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    After a weak share price spell and a wide gap between Kemira Oyj’s current €17.05 level, analyst targets at €20.43 and a deeper intrinsic estimate suggesting a larger discount, the question is where fair value really sits now.

    Most Popular Narrative: 16.6% Undervalued

    Based on the most followed narrative, Kemira Oyj’s fair value of €20.43 sits well above the last close at €17.05. This frames the stock as trading at a clear discount while expectations for earnings and margins remain in focus.

    The company is actively participating in the shift toward renewable and recycled packaging materials, demonstrated by R&D partnerships (e.g., with Bluepha and Metsä Group) to commercialize fully bio-based materials. This positions Kemira to gain share as ESG and sustainability priorities accelerate, offering potential future revenue and margin tailwinds as customers seek greener alternatives.

    Read the complete narrative. Read the complete narrative.

    Curious what kind of revenue path, margin lift and future earnings multiple are baked into that fair value for Kemira Oyj? The narrative leans on gradual top line expansion, better profitability and a different valuation framework than today. The exact hurdles investors are asked to believe might surprise you.

    The same narrative applies a discount rate of 6.61% to those future cash flows and earnings. This shapes the €20.43 fair value anchor that currently sits above both the market price and the 1 year total return, and contrasts with Kemira Oyj’s recent earnings softness and net margin compression to 6.1%.

    Result: Fair Value of €20.43 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, Kemira Oyj’s narrative also leans on areas that could disappoint, including ongoing pressure in Packaging & Hygiene Solutions and the impact of currency swings on reported earnings.

    Find out about the key risks to this Kemira Oyj narrative.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.