Nokia Oyj (HLSE:NOKIA) Lifts Network Outlook As Investors Ask If Its AI Story Is Priced In

European investors have been watching Nokia Oyj (HLSE:NOKIA) after management highlighted strength in its AI infrastructure and networking portfolio, and raised full year sales growth expectations for the Network Infrastructure segment.

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The recent guidance upgrade comes after a mixed run for Nokia Oyj's stock, with the share price down 24.53% over the past 30 days and 31.02% over 90 days, yet showing a 48.84% year to date share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return of 135.55%. This points to strong longer term momentum despite near term volatility.

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Nokia Oyj’s AI and networking strengths are clear, even after a sharp pullback in the share price. The next step is to see whether that story is already fully reflected in today’s valuation or not.

Most Popular Narrative: 45.8% Undervalued

The most followed narrative on Nokia Oyj values the stock at €15.16 per share versus the last close at €8.22. That gap is driving a very different view of what the AI and networking story could be worth.

Nokia delivered a strong second quarter, reporting revenue of €4.815 billion and earnings per share of €0.07, supported by growing demand for AI and cloud-related solutions. The company is also expanding its presence in the defense sector through AI-powered tools for 5G networks, creating additional opportunities to diversify revenue and strengthen long-term growth prospects. Key Highlights

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According to TheTurntTomato, the fair value rests on a mix of faster earnings growth, expanding margins and a future profit multiple more often linked to premium tech stocks. This raises the question of how those expectations translate into €15.16 per share and what has to go right in AI, cloud and defense for that number to hold up.

Result: Fair Value of €15.16 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, Nokia Oyj still faces risks if AI and defense spending soften, or if profit margins do not align with the richer tech style P/E implied in this narrative.

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

Another View on Nokia Oyj’s Valuation

The user narrative points to Nokia Oyj trading 45.8% below a fair value of €15.16 per share. Yet on earnings, the stock tells a different story. Nokia Oyj trades on a P/E of 65.6x, which is higher than the peer average of 45.4x, the European communications sector on 22.3x, and even above a fair ratio of 54.4x. For investors, that kind of premium can signal optimism that needs careful checking. Does this richer earnings multiple really fit the AI and networking thesis?

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

Next Steps

Given the mix of enthusiasm and caution around Nokia Oyj, it makes sense to look at the full picture and move quickly to form your own opinion. Start by weighing the 2 key rewards and 3 important warning signs.

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