Hero Group AS
Score · fiscal year 2025
36of 100
How to read this: the company is ahead of 20 % of companies in the Morning class Small in the same sector in 2025. What does this mean?
Rank in the Morning class Small: 1,055 of 1,321 · What are Morning company classes?
Place in the whole sector: 3,046 of 3,920 · Teknisk tjenesteyting og forskning
Profile
Elephant · Steward
Lower profitability, high solidity
Position against comparable companies in 2025, not a verdict on the company. Based on profitability 23 and solidity 54 out of 100 among companies in the Morning class Small in the same sector in 2025. Methodology
Against the sector
Hero Group AS is 15 points below the median for companies in the Morning class Small in the same sector in 2025.
Median score 51 among 1,321 companies.
Against companies in the Morning class Small in the same sector in 2025: operating margin −5.0% (median 5.4%) and equity ratio 38.3% (median 33.9%).
The numbers behind the score
| Measure | Company | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 31 MNOK | 20 MNOK |
| Operating margin | −5.0% | 5.4% |
| Profit margin | −3.3% | 5.6% |
| Return on assets | 4.0% | 13.9% |
| Equity ratio | 38.3% | 33.9% |
| Debt-to-equity | 1.61 | 1.72 |
| Current ratio | 0.38 | 1.43 |
| Revenue growth | 21.5% | 8.5% |
The median and “ahead of” refer to companies in the Morning class Small in the same sector in 2025. The bar shows the share of companies the figure is ahead of.
With an index of 36, Hero Group AS does better than 20% of companies in the Morning class Small in the same sector (1,321 companies) in 2025.
Score 2023–2025
- Hero Group AS
- Median: companies in the Morning class Small in the same sector
Hero Group AS has a score of 36 for 2025, rank 3,046 of 3,920 in the sector.
Strongest: Growth: percentile 70 against peers, revenue growth 21.5% against a median of 8.5%.
Weakest: Liquidity: percentile 2 against peers, current ratio 0.38 against a median of 1.43. Profitability: percentile 23 against peers, operating margin −5.0% against a median of 5.4%.
Worth a closer look
- Consider strengthening liquidity: current liabilities are 2.6 times current assets. Based on: current ratio 0.38 (median 1.43).
- The company made a loss before tax. Are these one-off items or a pattern? Based on: profit margin −3.3% (median 5.6%).
- The operating margin is lower than at three in four companies in the sector. Where do costs differ from competitors? Based on: operating margin −5.0% (median 5.4%).
- What lies behind weak profitability, and will it last?
Written by fixed rules from the figures. Describes the figures, does not explain causes. Not investment or financial advice. How the summary is made
The industry or the company: what drove the result?
In 2025 the operating margin of Hero Group AS rose by 0.2 percentage points. Comparable companies rose by a median 0.7 points. So the company did 0.4 points weaker than the industry, for reasons of its own.
Over 2 year-to-year changes Hero Group AS moved the same way as comparable companies 2 times. About 4% of the changes in operating margin were common to the industry; the rest was the company's own.
| Year | The company | Comparable (median) | Change, company | Change, industry | The company's own |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | −5.3% | 4.8% | −18.5 percentage points | −0.2 percentage points | −18.3 percentage points |
| 2025 | −5.0% | 5.4% | +0.2 percentage points | +0.7 percentage points | −0.4 percentage points |
Comparable companies are those in the same industry and Morning company class. Their change shows what hit the whole industry, the sector drivers below included. The rest is the company's own: contracts, costs, one-off items or operations. The share is approximate, and we claim no cause.
The company and its sector's drivers
Prices, rate and currency that shape the sector's year, year by year beside the operating margin of Hero Group AS. The figures stand side by side; we claim no cause.
Turnover index: architectural and engineering activities (indeks (2021 = 100))
Turnover index: architectural and engineering activities rose 8.1% in 2025; the operating margin of Hero Group AS rose 0.2 percentage points.
| Measure | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover index: architectural and engineering activities, annual average | 99.0 | 108.8 | 127.9 | 146.4 | 158.3 | 155.2 (so far) |
| Change from the year before | +9.8% | +9.9% | +17.5% | +14.5% | +8.1% | −1.9% |
| The company's operating margin | – | – | 13.2% | −5.3% | −5.0% | – |
Source: SSB (13863, CC BY 4.0). Source
Turnover index: advertising and market research (indeks (2021 = 100))
Turnover index: advertising and market research rose 3.6% in 2025; the operating margin of Hero Group AS rose 0.2 percentage points.
| Measure | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover index: advertising and market research, annual average | 99.4 | 113.5 | 108.3 | 106.9 | 110.7 | 126.1 (so far) |
| Change from the year before | +35.1% | +14.2% | −4.6% | −1.3% | +3.6% | +13.9% |
| The company's operating margin | – | – | 13.2% | −5.3% | −5.0% | – |
Source: SSB (13863, CC BY 4.0). Source
Turnover index: other professional and technical activities (indeks (2021 = 100))
Turnover index: other professional and technical activities rose 6.2% in 2025; the operating margin of Hero Group AS rose 0.2 percentage points.
| Measure | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover index: other professional and technical activities, annual average | 98.3 | 121.6 | 139.4 | 131.0 | 139.1 | 158.0 (so far) |
| Change from the year before | +29.9% | +23.7% | +14.6% | −6.0% | +6.2% | +13.6% |
| The company's operating margin | – | – | 13.2% | −5.3% | −5.0% | – |
Source: SSB (13863, CC BY 4.0). Source
Service prices: architects and engineering (indeks (2021 = 100))
Service prices: architects and engineering rose 3.2% in 2025; the operating margin of Hero Group AS rose 0.2 percentage points.
| Measure | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service prices: architects and engineering, annual average | 100.0 | 103.6 | 107.5 | 111.2 | 114.7 | 119.4 (so far) |
| Change from the year before | +1.2% | +3.5% | +3.8% | +3.4% | +3.2% | +4.2% |
| The company's operating margin | – | – | 13.2% | −5.3% | −5.0% | – |
Source: SSB (14335, CC BY 4.0). Source
Oil price (export price of crude oil) (kr per fat)
Oil price (export price of crude oil) fell 17.6% in 2025; the operating margin of Hero Group AS rose 0.2 percentage points.
| Measure | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil price (export price of crude oil), annual average | 609 | 979 | 877 | 859 | 708 | 881 (so far) |
| Change from the year before | +61.1% | +60.8% | −10.5% | −2.0% | −17.6% | +24.5% |
| The company's operating margin | – | – | 13.2% | −5.3% | −5.0% | – |
Source: SSB (08799, CC BY 4.0). Source
Policy rate (prosent)
Policy rate fell 0.20 percentage points in 2025; the operating margin of Hero Group AS rose 0.2 percentage points.
| Measure | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy rate, annual average | 0.08 | 1.32 | 3.54 | 4.50 | 4.30 | 4.17 (so far) |
| Change from the year before | −0.28 percentage points | +1.24 percentage points | +2.22 percentage points | +0.96 percentage points | −0.20 percentage points | −0.12 percentage points |
| The company's operating margin | – | – | 13.2% | −5.3% | −5.0% | – |
Source: Norges Bank (IR, NLOD 2.0). Source
EUR/NOK (kr)
EUR/NOK rose 0.8% in 2025; the operating margin of Hero Group AS rose 0.2 percentage points.
| Measure | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/NOK, annual average | 10.16 | 10.10 | 11.42 | 11.62 | 11.72 | 11.04 (so far) |
| Change from the year before | −5.2% | −0.6% | +13.1% | +1.8% | +0.8% | −5.8% |
| The company's operating margin | – | – | 13.2% | −5.3% | −5.0% | – |
Source: Norges Bank (EXR, NLOD 2.0). Source
Wage index: architects and engineering (indeks)
Wage index: architects and engineering rose 4.7% in 2025; the operating margin of Hero Group AS rose 0.2 percentage points.
| Measure | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wage index: architects and engineering, annual average | 90.5 | 90.9 | 96.0 | 100.9 | 105.6 | 109.2 (so far) |
| Change from the year before | +7.4% | +0.5% | +5.6% | +5.2% | +4.7% | +3.4% |
| The company's operating margin | – | – | 13.2% | −5.3% | −5.0% | – |
Source: SSB (12314, CC BY 4.0). Source
We show the drivers and the margin side by side and claim no cause. Sensitivity per company is not computed until we have at least 10 years of accounts per company: with three years such figures are false precision.
What the numbers say
Hero Group AS had an operating margin of −5.0% and an equity ratio of 38.3% in 2025, and ranks 3,046 of 3,920 in Teknisk tjenesteyting og forskning.
From 2024 to 2025: went from a profit to a loss before tax and revenue grew by 21%.
This text is generated automatically from the 2025 accounts.
Three simple methods
The methods give between 251 MNOK and 549 MNOK.
| Method | Multiple | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 18.6 | 549 MNOK |
| EV/EBIT | 15.9 | debt above value |
| P/B | 3.2 | 251 MNOK |
The listed basis is the value at listed multiples. The estimate is lowered by 39% for an unlisted company: 20% for lack of marketability and 24% for size (a small-company premium of 2% on the cost of equity).
A mechanical estimate from public accounts, not advice. A mechanical estimate from public accounts with listed multiples and fixed adjustments. Not a valuation and not advice to buy or sell. See the calculation
Worth a closer look
- critical
Consider strengthening liquidity: current liabilities are 2.6 times current assets.
Based on: Current ratio 0.38 (median 1.43).
- watch
The company made a loss before tax. Are these one-off items or a pattern?
Based on: Profit margin −3.3% (median 5.6%).
- watch
The operating margin is lower than at three in four companies in the sector. Where do costs differ from competitors?
Based on: Operating margin −5.0% (median 5.4%).
- watch
Strong growth with weak liquidity. Is the growth financed, or does it tie up capital the company does not have?
Based on: Revenue growth 21.5% (median 8.5%); Current ratio 0.38 (median 1.43).
Indications based on the latest annual accounts from open data. Not investment or financial advice.
Financial costs were 7.0% of the debt in 2025. The policy rate averaged 4.30 % the same year. This is a plain description of what the debt cost, not a model of interest sensitivity.
See interest rates, prices and exchange rates for the sector
Data quality
No anomalies found in the figures.
Scenario analysis: the sector's weakest year
We have no accounts for 2021, the sector's weakest year, for this company.
The sector's weakest year was 2021, with a median operating margin of −0.2%. Based on the 8 fiscal years we have. The analysis grows as more years are fetched or imported. Methodology
What the score is made of
| Profitability | 23 | weight 30% |
|---|---|---|
| Solidity | 54 | weight 25% |
| Liquidity | 2 | weight 15% |
| Growth | 70 | weight 15% |
| Consistency | 28 | weight 15% |
Durability: 42 (average over 3 years)
Index version 2. Data completeness 100%: the share of the weights that had data.
Questions and answers
How profitable is Hero Group AS?
The operating margin was −5.0% in 2025, against a median of 5.4% among companies in the Morning class Small in the same sector. Return on assets was 4.0%. The company made a loss before tax.
How solid is Hero Group AS?
The equity ratio was 38.3% in 2025 (median 33.9%). Debt-to-equity was 1.61 (median 1.72).
What is the liquidity of Hero Group AS like?
The current ratio was 0.38 in 2025 (median 1.43). Current assets did not cover current liabilities.
How does Hero Group AS compare in Teknisk tjenesteyting og forskning?
Hero Group AS ranks 3,046 of 3,920 in Teknisk tjenesteyting og forskning for 2025. Among companies in the Morning class Small it is number 1,055 of 1,321. Revenue changed by 21.5% from the year before.
From the Central Coordinating Register
- Org. no.
- 912507262
- Legal form
- AS
- Sector
- Teknisk tjenesteyting og forskning (74.300)
- Morning company class
- Small
- Employees
- 0–4 (not registered)
- Founded
- 14 August 2013 13 years in operation
- Share capital
- 57.50 MNOK
- Business address
- Klubbgata 1, 4013 STAVANGER
- Municipality
- Stavanger rank 5 of 11 in KOSTRA group 12
- Latest accounts filed
- 2025
- Website
- www.hero.no
- LEI
- 5493003BM6W8A8Q1I208 not renewed (lapsed)
Source: Central Coordinating Register, Brønnøysund Register Centre. The employee count is reported by the company and may be older than the accounts. See the company at the Brønnøysund Register Centre
Ownership and roles
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Source: Central Coordinating Register, fetched 2 November 2026. Only names are shown.
- Parent company
- NORLANDIA HEALTH & Care Group AS (Norway)
- Ultimate parent
- Hospitality Invest AS (Norway)
Source: GLEIF (Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation), fetched 30 October 2026. The parent is the one the company itself reported to GLEIF.
Shareholders (2025)
- Number of shareholders
- 1 (one owner)
- Largest owner
- 100.0%
- Split
- companies 100% · private persons 0% · foreign 0%
- Owned from the same municipality
- 0%
- Group chain
-
Owned by: NORLANDIA HEALTH & Care Group AS (100%)
Ultimate owner: Hospitality Invest AS
The owner: the majority owner NORLANDIA HEALTH & Care Group AS (holds 100%) made a loss in 2025. A weak parent can affect the subsidiary through group contributions, loans and guarantees. It is an indication to watch, not an assessment of the company.
- NORLANDIA HEALTH & Care Group AS · 100.0%
The company is new in the shareholder register in 2025.
Majority owner of: Hero Norge AS (100%), Hero Tolk AS (100%), Sandmoen Tomteutvikling AS (100%)
The portfolio: 3 of the companies it owns shares in have accounts with us, 2 of them as majority owner. The average index is 36. 0 have negative equity and 1 made a loss in the latest year.
Holds shares in: Mojob Norge AS (2%), Charge AS (6%), Sandmoen Tomteutvikling AS (100%), Hero Norge AS (100%), Hero Tolk AS (100%)
Source: the Norwegian Tax Administration's shareholder register as of 2025. Figures may be older than today's ownership. Private persons are not shown by name.
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Figures last fetched 30 October 2026.
Year by year · 2023–2025
| Key figure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Index | 51 | 39 | 36 | |
| Rank | 1,811 | 2,770 | 3,046 | |
| Operating margin | 13.2% | −5.3% | −5.0% | |
| Return on assets | 35.2% | 17.2% | 4.0% | |
| Equity ratio | 39.2% | 43.6% | 38.3% | |
| Current ratio | 0.81 | 0.92 | 0.38 | |
| Revenue growth | – | −17.7% | 21.5% |
Accounts
From the Brønnøysund Register Centre, in the company's reporting currency (NOK).
| Key figure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 31.0 MNOK | 25.5 MNOK | 31.0 MNOK |
| Operating profit | 4.1 MNOK | −1.4 MNOK | −1.6 MNOK |
| Profit before tax | 134.8 MNOK | 52.4 MNOK | −1.0 MNOK |
| Tax expense | 29.7 MNOK | 11.5 MNOK | −0.2 MNOK |
| Net profit | 105.2 MNOK | 40.9 MNOK | −0.8 MNOK |
| Financial expenses | 10.7 MNOK | 11.5 MNOK | 14.5 MNOK |
| Total assets | 413.9 MNOK | 372.3 MNOK | 336.4 MNOK |
| Current assets | 116.0 MNOK | 85.5 MNOK | 30.6 MNOK |
| Equity | 162.2 MNOK | 162.2 MNOK | 128.8 MNOK |
| Retained earnings | 20.8 MNOK | 20.8 MNOK | −12.6 MNOK |
| Total liabilities | 251.7 MNOK | 210.1 MNOK | 207.6 MNOK |
| Current liabilities | 144.0 MNOK | 92.6 MNOK | 79.6 MNOK |
Source: Brønnøysund Register Centre (Register of Company Accounts), fetched 30 October 2026, accounts id 7218394.
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