Executive Summary
Mowi ASA reported record operating revenues of €1.44 billion in Q3 2024, a 6% increase year-over-year, driven by robust harvest volumes of 161,000 tonnes. However, profitability was impacted by seasonal challenges, leading to an operational EBIT of €173 million—down 62.99% year-over-year. Despite facing softer prices due to increased industry supply, the company maintains its optimistic outlook with targets of 520,000 tonnes for 2025, emphasizing organic growth and strategic management of costs. The commitment to technological innovation in salmon farming positions Mowi favorably against industry competitors.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: -3.22% | YoY:-16.86%
QoQ: -81.36% | YoY:-62.99%
QoQ: 34.34% | YoY:-55.79%
QoQ: 35.14% | YoY:-54.95%
Key Insights
**Revenue & Profitability:** Total revenue increased to €1.44 billion, with a gross profit margin of 36.3%. However, net income decreased to €48.9 million, highlighting a year-over-year decline of 55.79%.
**Balance Sheet Health:** Mowi’s net interest-bearing debt reduced to €1.77 billion, nearing the target of €1.7 billion. The equity ratio stood at 51%, reflecting a healthy balance sheet.
**Cash Flow Insights:** Operating cash flow was strong at €372.1 million, positively affe...
Financial Highlights
Revenue & Profitability: Total revenue increased to €1.44 billion, with a gross profit margin of 36.3%. However, net income decreased to €48.9 million, highlighting a year-over-year decline of 55.79%.
Balance Sheet Health: Mowi’s net interest-bearing debt reduced to €1.77 billion, nearing the target of €1.7 billion. The equity ratio stood at 51%, reflecting a healthy balance sheet.
Cash Flow Insights: Operating cash flow was strong at €372.1 million, positively affected by a working capital release and lower feed prices, contributing to a free cash flow of €250.9 million.
Income Statement
| Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
| Revenue |
1.44B |
6.34% |
8.07% |
| Gross Profit |
523.70M |
-16.86% |
-3.22% |
| Operating Income |
69.50M |
-62.99% |
-81.36% |
| Net Income |
48.90M |
-55.79% |
34.34% |
| EPS |
0.09 |
-54.95% |
35.14% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
4.82%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$0.72
freeCashFlowPerShare
$0.49
dividendPayoutRatio
153.8%
Management Commentary
- Growth Trajectory: CEO Ivan Vindheim highlighted that Mowi is on track to reach harvest volumes of 520,000 tonnes in 2025, marking a CAGR of 4.8% since 2018 compared to 2.7% for the industry.
- Operational Profit Trends: Vindheim acknowledged that while the third quarter saw record revenues, operational challenges resulted in an EBIT margin of €1.38 per kilo, down from prior year figures, exacerbated by industry-wide issues like high sea temperatures and biological challenges.
"This quarter will be remembered for its record high operating revenues, driven by all-time high quarterly harvest volumes of 161,000 tonnes..." - Ivan Vindheim, CEO
— Ivan Vindheim
"We expect to harvest 520,000 tonnes... which we seek to reach in 2029, equivalent to a growth of 4% year-over-year..." - Ivan Vindheim, CEO
— Ivan Vindheim
Forward Guidance
Looking ahead, management anticipates a tightening market in Q4 2024, expecting seasonal reductions in supply to drive prices higher. Mowi's cost structure is projected to improve with expectations that blended farming costs may align with or decrease from the previous quarter's €5.72 per kilo. Mowi aims to maintain its robust growth trajectory, projecting continued market outperformance and effective cost management as critical drivers for profitability.