Fiskars Oyj Abp (HLSE:FSKRS) Reports Mixed Earnings, Is The Valuation Still Too Rich?

Fiskars Oyj Abp earnings event in focus

Fiskars Oyj Abp (HLSE:FSKRS) has drawn attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that combined slightly higher quarterly sales with a deeper net loss, alongside a return to profit for the first half.

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The mixed second quarter result appears to sit alongside share price momentum that has picked up recently, with a 1-day share price return of 1.72% and 7-day share price return of 4.33%. This is against a 1-year total shareholder return that is down 6.11% and a 5-year total shareholder return that is down 20.06%. This suggests short term interest in Fiskars Oyj Abp is improving while longer term performance has been more challenging.

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After a 7 day rebound but a weaker second quarter, the key issue for Fiskars Oyj Abp now is whether valuation still leaves meaningful upside ahead or if the recent move has already captured most of what is on offer.

Preferred P/E multiple of 41.5x for Fiskars Oyj Abp: Is it justified?

At a last close of €13.02, Fiskars Oyj Abp is flagged as expensive on a P/E multiple of 41.5x, especially when set against peers and fair value estimates.

The P/E ratio compares the current share price with earnings per share and is a quick way to see how much investors are paying for each euro of profit. For Fiskars Oyj Abp, a 41.5x P/E suggests the market is paying a relatively high price for current earnings, even though the company is trading 24.2% below an internal fair value estimate based on a future cash flow assessment.

That tension is clear when stacked against reference points. The 41.5x P/E is more than three times the European Consumer Durables industry average of 12.9x and just over double the peer group average of 20x, which indicates a strong premium. It is also above an estimated fair P/E of 32.1x. This is a level that models suggest the valuation could move toward if sentiment or expectations moderate, which points to a P/E that is currently stretched.

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Result: Price-to-Earnings of 41.5x (OVERVALUED)

However, the Fiskars Oyj Abp story could be challenged if premium brands lose pricing power, or if the 20.1% share price decline over five years weighs on sentiment.

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Another view on Fiskars Oyj Abp's valuation

While the P/E of 41.5x makes Fiskars Oyj Abp look expensive against peers and its own fair ratio of 32.1x, the SWS DCF model paints a different picture, with an estimated future cash flow value of €17.18 versus the current €13.02, suggesting the stock is undervalued on that basis.

For investors, that split view creates a clear tension. One widely used metric flags valuation risk, while a cash flow based model points to potential upside. The key question is which signal you trust more at this stage.

Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.

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Next Steps

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