Valmet Oyj (HLSE:VALMT) Could Be 8% Undervalued On Fresh Asia Contract

Simply Wall St · 1d ago

Why This New Asian Contract Matters For Valmet Oyj

Valmet Oyj (HLSE:VALMT) has secured a contract to deliver a coated board line, automation, and lifecycle services to a customer in Asia. The project is planned to start up in 2028 and will be included in orders for the third quarter of 2026.

For context, Valmet Oyj’s share price has climbed 34.66% over the past 90 days and the one year total shareholder return sits at 1.98%. This fresh Asian contract and the recent removal from the FTSE All-World Index arrive as momentum in the stock is building again from a subdued longer term base.

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Valmet Oyj trades below both analyst targets and estimated fair value, even after the sharp 90 day jump. Is that a bargain signal, or is the market pricing in real risks?

Most Popular Narrative: 8% Undervalued

Valmet Oyj last closed at €28.44, while the most followed narrative pegs fair value closer to €31.02. This frames the current price as a discount that investors need to explain for themselves.

The implementation of Valmet's new operating model, which simplifies structure and fosters faster decision-making and local accountability, is expected to drive recurring annual cost savings of around €80 million by early 2026. This structural catalyst should directly lower SG&A and COGS, supporting margin expansion and improved earnings over time.

See why 35 investors see Valmet Oyj as 8% undervalued.

Result: Fair Value of €31.02 (UNDERVALUED)

Still, the whole Valmet Oyj story can be knocked off course if large capital projects are delayed or if Biomaterial Solutions continues to fall short of its 14% EBITA ambition.

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

Next Steps

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