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Opera Ltd (OPRA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/27/2025: OPRA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Below Average Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 216.92% | Avg. Invested days 58 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 03/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.55B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.32 | 1Y Target Price 26.14 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.32 | 1Y Target Price 26.14 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 478745 | Beta 1.07 | 52 Weeks Range 9.90 - 22.50 | Updated Date 03/27/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.90 - 22.50 | Updated Date 03/27/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.60% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.9 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 16.81% | Operating Margin (TTM) 18.97% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.59% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.69% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.32 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1430306893 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.22 |
Enterprise Value 1430306893 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.22 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.98 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.48 | Shares Outstanding 88480200 | Shares Floating 26903276 |
Shares Outstanding 88480200 | Shares Floating 26903276 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.61 | Percent Institutions 14.99 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.8 | Target Price 48.33 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 4 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 4 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Opera Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Opera Ltd. was founded in Norway in 1995. Initially focused on desktop web browsers, it has expanded into mobile browsers, fintech services, gaming, and news. The company went public on the NASDAQ in 2018.
Core Business Areas
- Browsers: Opera develops and distributes web browsers for desktop and mobile devices. These include Opera Browser, Opera GX (for gamers), and Opera Mini. It includes a built-in VPN and ad blocker.
- Fintech: Opera offers fintech services, primarily through Dify, a European neobank offering cashback and other financial products. Also offers Nano, a micro lending app.
- News and Content: Opera provides news aggregation and content discovery through its Opera News platform.
- Gaming: Opera GX is a browser for gamers including a built-in Twitch integration and CPU/RAM limiter.
- Advertising: Opera monetizes its browser and news platforms through advertising partnerships and native advertising solutions.
Leadership and Structure
Opera Ltd. is led by co-CEOs Song Lin and Frode Jacobsen. The company has a traditional corporate structure with a board of directors overseeing management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Opera Browser: Opera Browser is the flagship product, known for its features like a built-in VPN, ad blocker, and battery saver. While its market share is smaller compared to Chrome and Safari, it maintains a loyal user base. Competitors: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari.
- Opera News: Opera News is a mobile news app providing personalized news content. The app has gained significant traction in emerging markets. Competitors: Google News, Apple News, various regional news aggregators.
- Opera GX: Opera GX browser for gaming with Twitch and Discord integration. Competitors: Razer, Overwolf.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The web browser market is dominated by a few major players, while the news aggregation market is highly fragmented. Fintech is a growth market.
Positioning
Opera is positioned as an innovative browser provider with a focus on user privacy, functionality, and specialized use cases (e.g., gaming).
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for web browsers, news aggregation, and fintech is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Opera is positioned to grow within this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Innovative features (VPN, ad blocker)
- Strong brand recognition in certain markets
- Focus on emerging markets
- Niche browser offerings (e.g., Opera GX)
- Large User Base
Weaknesses
- Relatively small market share compared to industry leaders
- Reliance on advertising revenue
- Limited fintech presence compared to established players
Opportunities
- Expanding into new emerging markets
- Increasing adoption of fintech services
- Growing demand for privacy-focused browsers
- Partnerships and integrations with other tech companies
Threats
- Intense competition from established tech giants
- Changes in advertising regulations
- Economic downturn in emerging markets
- Security vulnerabilities
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GOOG
- AAPL
- MSFT
- BRAV.ST (Brave Software)
Competitive Landscape
Opera competes with larger companies with more resources. Opera is focusing on specific features and emerging markets to differentiate itself. Brave browser (not publicly traded on a US exchange but based out of the US) also competes on privacy features.
Major Acquisitions
YoYo Games
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 10
- Strategic Rationale: To bolster Opera GX and build gaming-related offerings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends can only be completed with financial data.
Future Projections: Future growth projections can only be completed with financial data.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion of fintech services, investment in new products (e.g. AI capabilities), and partnerships in emerging markets.
Summary
Opera Ltd is a smaller player in the web browser market, competing against giants. Its focus on niche markets and unique features, such as built-in VPN, gives it an edge. Expansion into fintech and gaming creates growth opportunities, but it faces risks from larger competitors. While not paying dividends currently, strategic initiatives might improve its market position.
Similar Companies
- GOOG
- AAPL
- MSFT
- ZM
- OKTA
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Opera Ltd. Investor Relations
- Statcounter Global Stats
- Company Filings
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly. Financial data is based on available public information.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Opera Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-07-27 | Chairman & Co-CEO Mr. Yahui Zhou | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Internet Content & Information | Full time employees - | Website https://www.opera.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.opera.com | ||
Opera Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides mobile and PC web browsers and related products and services in Norway and internationally. The company offers mobile browser products, such as Opera Mini, Opera browser for Android and iOS, and Opera GX for PCs and Mobile; Opera Touch; PC browsers, including Opera for Computers and Opera GX; Apex Football; Opera VPN Pro; and Opera News, an AI-powered personalized news discovery and aggregation service. It provides Opera Crypto Browser for PCs and mobile; browser-based cashback rewards programs; owns GameMaker Studio, a 2D gaming development platform; and GXC, a gaming portal. In addition, the company operates Opera Ads, an online advertising platform; and offers Web3 and e-commerce services. Opera Limited was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Opera Limited is a subsidiary of Kunlun Tech Limited.
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