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Gjensidige Forsikring (OB:GJF) Reports Mixed Q2 Earnings, Is The Stock Cheap?

Simply Wall St · 1d ago

Q2 earnings highlight a mixed picture for Gjensidige Forsikring

Gjensidige Forsikring (OB:GJF) has drawn attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that showed lower net income and earnings per share compared with the same period last year, alongside higher figures for the first half overall.

For the quarter, net income came in at NOK 2,122.5 million versus NOK 2,298.2 million a year earlier, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations at NOK 4.18 compared with NOK 4.42.

On a six month basis, net income was NOK 3,848.2 million versus NOK 3,635.5 million a year ago, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations stood at NOK 7.18 compared with NOK 6.95, giving investors a mixed but detailed profit picture.

See our latest analysis for Gjensidige Forsikring.

The mixed quarterly report appears to have come after a modest recovery in momentum for Gjensidige Forsikring, with a 30 day share price return of 3.98% and a 90 day share price return of 5.24% helping to offset a year to date share price decline of 8.22%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 5.29% and very large 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns suggest the long term picture has so far been more rewarding than the recent pullback implies.

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Gjensidige Forsikring appears to be a solid, diversified insurer with a long-term return record that supports this view. However, the share price is still recovering from this year’s pullback. So how is it actually priced today?

Most Popular Narrative: 4.4% Undervalued

Gjensidige Forsikring is currently trading at NOK 277, compared with a widely followed fair value estimate of NOK 289.61, which frames the stock as modestly undervalued on that narrative.

The analysts have a consensus price target of NOK289.61 for Gjensidige Forsikring based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors.

However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the more bullish reporting a price target of NOK321.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just NOK234.0.

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Want to see what sits behind that gap between bullish and bearish views? The narrative describes steady revenue growth, rising margins and a future earnings profile that would need to support a richer multiple. Curious which assumptions really drive that NOK 289.61 fair value and how sensitive it is to small changes in growth or profitability?

Result: Fair Value of NOK289.61 (UNDERVALUED)

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

However, the Gjensidige Forsikring narrative still faces execution risks related to regulatory scrutiny in Denmark and potential spikes in weather-related claims that could pressure margins.

Find out about the key risks to this Gjensidige Forsikring narrative.

Another View on Gjensidige Forsikring’s Valuation

The analyst narrative frames Gjensidige Forsikring as modestly undervalued at NOK 277 versus a fair value around NOK 289. Yet on a simple P/E basis, the picture is very different, with the stock at 21.7x earnings compared with 15.3x for peers and a fair ratio of 19.8x. This points to a richer pricing and less room for error if earnings disappoint. So which signal do you weigh more heavily when you think about risk and upside?

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

OB:GJF P/E Ratio as at Jul 2026
OB:GJF P/E Ratio as at Jul 2026

Next Steps

Given the mixed signals around Gjensidige Forsikring, it may be helpful to review the key data points promptly and form your own view with the 2 key rewards and 1 important warning sign

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