--- title: "Reach Subsea (OB:REACH) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Automation Narrative" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/275942516.md" description: "Reach Subsea (OB:REACH) reported FY 2025 Q4 revenue of NOK 606.1 million and a basic EPS loss of NOK 0.18, with a trailing 12-month EPS of NOK 0.34 on NOK 2.7 billion revenue. Net profit margins fell to 4% from 7.6% the previous year, influenced by a NOK 22.9 million one-off loss. Despite a five-year earnings growth average of 25.8%, recent performance shows a decline. The stock trades at a P/E of 19.8x, significantly above industry averages, raising concerns about future profitability and market optimism." datetime: "2026-02-13T20:37:41.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/275942516.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275942516.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/275942516.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/275942516.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/275942516.md) # Reach Subsea (OB:REACH) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Automation Narrative Reach Subsea (OB:REACH) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of NOK 606.1 million and a basic EPS loss of NOK 0.18, while trailing 12 month EPS stood at NOK 0.34 on revenue of NOK 2.7 billion. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from NOK 606.1 million to NOK 698.7 million, with quarterly basic EPS moving between a loss of NOK 0.18 and a profit of NOK 0.32. This gives investors a mixed read on earnings momentum. With net profit margins at 4% over the last year compared to 7.6% the year before, the current discussion centers on how much pressure on profitability investors are willing to accept in return for the potential rewards in front of the company. See our full analysis for Reach Subsea. With the headline numbers set, the next step is to see how this earnings release lines up with the most common stories around Reach Subsea, and where the fresh data pushes back against those narratives. See what the community is saying about Reach Subsea OB:REACH Earnings & Revenue History as at Feb 2026 ## Net margin slips to 4% with NOK 22.9m one off loss - Over the last 12 months, Reach Subsea reported a 4% net profit margin compared to 7.6% the year before. That period also included a NOK 22.9m one off loss that pulled reported profitability down. - Analysts' consensus view that new autonomous and digital services will support stronger margins sits against this, because: - Current net margin at 4% is well below the 7.6% level from the prior year. This is not yet consistent with the margin expansion story tied to automation and higher value contracts. - At the same time, the NOK 22.9m one off loss means part of the recent margin pressure is linked to a specific item rather than everyday operations. Investors watching the consensus narrative will likely separate that from the underlying run rate. ## Five year earnings growth vs recent negative year - Reported earnings grew at an average of 25.8% per year over the past five years. The most recent trailing year came in negative compared to that multi year trend, showing a clear break between the long run record and the latest period. - What is interesting for the bullish narrative is how this mix of strong multi year growth and a weaker recent year fits with the idea of long term upside, because: - The consensus narrative points to record project activity and a NOK 1.3b backlog as support for future earnings, while the latest 12 month net margin of 4% shows that recent profitability is still some distance from the higher margin profile that bulls are looking for. - Plans to scale autonomous vessels and digital platforms are cited as long term growth drivers. Trailing basic EPS of NOK 0.34 and a negative recent year versus the five year growth rate show that execution risk around turning those projects into steady earnings is still present in the numbers. Have bulls already priced in a smooth earnings recovery, or does the recent setback make the upside case more fragile right now? **🐂 Reach Subsea Bull Case** ## Premium 19.8x P/E with large DCF gap - The shares trade on a trailing P/E of 19.8x, above both the Norwegian energy services industry at 7.1x and peers at 11.4x. The DCF fair value in the dataset is NOK 69.66 per share versus the current price of NOK 6.56, implying the stock trades about 90.6% below that DCF fair value estimate. - Critics highlight this premium multiple as a bearish point, and the trailing results give them some backing, because: - The 4% net margin and the one off NOK 22.9m loss are being valued at a higher P/E than sector averages. Bears argue this already assumes better profitability ahead despite the weaker recent year. - On the other hand, the large gap to the NOK 69.66 DCF fair value reflects a very different view of future cash flows. Investors weighing the cautious narrative will likely compare that modelled upside against the history of a negative recent year and shareholder dilution noted in the risk summary. Do you think this premium P/E reflects justified confidence or too much optimism priced into a still thin margin base? **🐻 Reach Subsea Bear Case** ## Next Steps To see how these results tie into long-term growth, risks, and valuation, check out the full range of community narratives for Reach Subsea on Simply Wall St. Add the company to your watchlist or portfolio so you'll be alerted when the story evolves. See the numbers another way? If this earnings story looks different to you, shape that view into your own narrative in just a few minutes with Do it your way. A great starting point for your Reach Subsea research is our analysis highlighting 1 key reward and 4 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision. ## See What Else Is Out There Between the 4% net margin, the NOK 22.9m one off loss and a premium 19.8x P/E, earnings quality and valuation both look exposed. If this mix of thin margins and a rich multiple feels uncomfortable, you might prefer companies with steadier profiles, so take a look at 323 resilient stocks with low risk scores while you are thinking through your next move. _This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. **We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice.** It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. 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