Metsä Board Oyj (METSA.HE)

5.580.04 (-0.71%)

Metsä Board Oyj (METSA.HE) stock comprehensive Balance Sheet Growth Analysis including assets, liabilities, and equity growth. Compare balance sheet against peers/competitors, industry and sector standards.

Moderate Bankruptcy RiskFair ValuationLow ProfitabilityAdequate Financial HealthModerate EfficiencyWeak GrowthModerate QualityAdequate Dividend ProfileIndustry Rank: 53.85%Sector Rank: 49.46%

HEL - Consumer Cyclical - Packaging & Containers | Market Cap: 1.29B | Next Earnings Date: 23 Oct 2025

Day's Range

5.38 - 5.60

52-Week Range

4.95 - 8.28

Volume

2.3K / 2.4K (Avg.)

P/E Ratio | EPS

-279.00 | -0.02

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METSA.HE Balance Sheet Growth Analysis

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Identifies how quickly the company is scaling its balance sheet (via acquisitions, expansions, or debt). Strong growth, accompanied by sound fundamentals, can support long-term intrinsic value—while disproportionate debt expansion or bloated intangible assets can signal elevated risk.

Cash & Equivalents Growth

-43.48%

Decreased from previous period

Cash & equivalents declining -43.48% while Packaging & Containers shows 0.00% growth. Howard Marks would investigate if this cash drain is temporary or signals deeper issues.

Short-Term Investments Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Cash + Short-Term Investments Growth

-43.48%

Decreased from previous period

Below half the Packaging & Containers median of 0.00% yoy growth. Jim Chanos might see inadequate liquidity buildup relative to peers. Verify free cash flow trends.

Net Receivables Growth

-7.18%

Decreased from previous period

Receivables growth above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see a serious red flag in ballooning receivables.

Inventory Growth

6.31%

Decreased from previous period

Inventory growth above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see a red flag for potential obsolescence or poor planning.

Other Current Assets Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Total Current Assets Growth

-13.62%

Decreased from previous period

Below half the Packaging & Containers median of 0.13%. Jim Chanos would question if the company faces working capital strain.

PP&E (Net) Growth

-0.98%

Decreased from previous period

PP&E growth below half of Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos would suspect potential underinvestment or strategic shift away from core assets.

Goodwill Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Intangible Assets Growth

-5.38%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of -0.31%. Jim Chanos warns of potential intangible bubble or over-capitalized R&D.

Goodwill + Intangibles Growth

-2.76%

Decreased from previous period

Exceeding 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see big intangible expansions as a red flag for future impairments.

Long-Term Investments Growth

5.47%

Increased from previous period

≥ 1.5x the Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt sees a bigger push into long-term investments. Check synergy with core business.

Tax Assets Growth

-2.22%

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees large expansions in deferred tax assets, possibly pointing to bigger NOLs.

Other Non-Current Assets Growth

50.00%

Increased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees a red flag for intangible or questionable expansions in the balance sheet.

Total Non-Current Assets Growth

1.18%

Increased from previous period

≥ 1.5x the Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt sees more aggressive long-term asset growth than peers, but it must be value-accretive.

Other Assets Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Total Assets Growth

-4.84%

Decreased from previous period

Below half the Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see potential stagnation or distress vs. peers.

Accounts Payable Growth

-22.75%

Decreased from previous period

Payables growth above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see a warning sign of stressed supplier payments.

Short-Term Debt Growth

18.75%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see a short-term leverage spike, raising red flags for near-term solvency.

Tax Payables Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Deferred Revenue (Current) Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Other Current Liabilities Growth

-80.90%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of -0.43%. Jim Chanos suspects a potential short-term burden spike.

Total Current Liabilities Growth

-16.50%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects potential working capital strain.

Long-Term Debt Growth

-3.06%

Increased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of -0.01%. Jim Chanos might see a red flag for ballooning debt load.

Non-Current Deferred Revenue Growth

-8.61%

Increased from previous period

Below half Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees a potential shortage of multi-year commitments.

Deferred Tax Liabilities (Non-Current) Growth

-6.11%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects major expansions in deferred taxes.

Other Non-Current Liabilities Growth

-8.88%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees a potentially alarming surge in other LT obligations.

Total Non-Current Liabilities Growth

-4.03%

Increased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects a red flag in ballooning future obligations.

Other Liabilities Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Total Liabilities Growth

-9.74%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects an alarming rise in overall leverage.

Common Stock (Book Value) Growth

1.34%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects heavier share issuance than peers.

Retained Earnings Growth

30.81%

Increased from previous period

≥ 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 1.02%. Joel Greenblatt sees stronger retained profit growth vs. peers.

AOCI Growth

-2.06%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects a red flag if these gains are highly volatile.

Other Stockholders' Equity Items Growth

-3.08%

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees a potential red flag for complicated equity transactions.

Total Stockholders' Equity Growth

1.34%

Increased from previous period

≥ 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.04%. Joel Greenblatt sees stronger equity growth vs. peers.

Liabilities + Equity Growth

-4.84%

Decreased from previous period

Below half Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects a major slowdown or distress.

Total Investments Growth

5.47%

Increased from previous period

≥ 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt sees bigger push into investments vs. peers.

Total Debt Growth

1.15%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects a big rise in leverage. Check coverage carefully.

Net Debt Growth

31.01%

Increased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees a big jump in net debt. Potential leverage red flag.

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Cash & Equivalents Growth

-43.48%

Decreased from previous period

Cash & equivalents declining -43.48% while Packaging & Containers shows 0.00% growth. Howard Marks would investigate if this cash drain is temporary or signals deeper issues.

Short-Term Investments Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Cash + Short-Term Investments Growth

-43.48%

Decreased from previous period

Below half the Packaging & Containers median of 0.00% yoy growth. Jim Chanos might see inadequate liquidity buildup relative to peers. Verify free cash flow trends.

Net Receivables Growth

-7.18%

Decreased from previous period

Receivables growth above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see a serious red flag in ballooning receivables.

Inventory Growth

6.31%

Decreased from previous period

Inventory growth above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see a red flag for potential obsolescence or poor planning.

Other Current Assets Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Total Current Assets Growth

-13.62%

Decreased from previous period

Below half the Packaging & Containers median of 0.13%. Jim Chanos would question if the company faces working capital strain.

PP&E (Net) Growth

-0.98%

Decreased from previous period

PP&E growth below half of Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos would suspect potential underinvestment or strategic shift away from core assets.

Goodwill Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Intangible Assets Growth

-5.38%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of -0.31%. Jim Chanos warns of potential intangible bubble or over-capitalized R&D.

Goodwill + Intangibles Growth

-2.76%

Decreased from previous period

Exceeding 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see big intangible expansions as a red flag for future impairments.

Long-Term Investments Growth

5.47%

Increased from previous period

≥ 1.5x the Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt sees a bigger push into long-term investments. Check synergy with core business.

Tax Assets Growth

-2.22%

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees large expansions in deferred tax assets, possibly pointing to bigger NOLs.

Other Non-Current Assets Growth

50.00%

Increased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees a red flag for intangible or questionable expansions in the balance sheet.

Total Non-Current Assets Growth

1.18%

Increased from previous period

≥ 1.5x the Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt sees more aggressive long-term asset growth than peers, but it must be value-accretive.

Other Assets Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Total Assets Growth

-4.84%

Decreased from previous period

Below half the Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see potential stagnation or distress vs. peers.

Accounts Payable Growth

-22.75%

Decreased from previous period

Payables growth above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see a warning sign of stressed supplier payments.

Short-Term Debt Growth

18.75%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos might see a short-term leverage spike, raising red flags for near-term solvency.

Tax Payables Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Deferred Revenue (Current) Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Other Current Liabilities Growth

-80.90%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of -0.43%. Jim Chanos suspects a potential short-term burden spike.

Total Current Liabilities Growth

-16.50%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects potential working capital strain.

Long-Term Debt Growth

-3.06%

Increased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of -0.01%. Jim Chanos might see a red flag for ballooning debt load.

Non-Current Deferred Revenue Growth

-8.61%

Increased from previous period

Below half Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees a potential shortage of multi-year commitments.

Deferred Tax Liabilities (Non-Current) Growth

-6.11%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects major expansions in deferred taxes.

Other Non-Current Liabilities Growth

-8.88%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees a potentially alarming surge in other LT obligations.

Total Non-Current Liabilities Growth

-4.03%

Increased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects a red flag in ballooning future obligations.

Other Liabilities Growth

No Data

No Data available this quarter, please select a different quarter.

Total Liabilities Growth

-9.74%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects an alarming rise in overall leverage.

Common Stock (Book Value) Growth

1.34%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects heavier share issuance than peers.

Retained Earnings Growth

30.81%

Increased from previous period

≥ 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 1.02%. Joel Greenblatt sees stronger retained profit growth vs. peers.

AOCI Growth

-2.06%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects a red flag if these gains are highly volatile.

Other Stockholders' Equity Items Growth

-3.08%

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees a potential red flag for complicated equity transactions.

Total Stockholders' Equity Growth

1.34%

Increased from previous period

≥ 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.04%. Joel Greenblatt sees stronger equity growth vs. peers.

Liabilities + Equity Growth

-4.84%

Decreased from previous period

Below half Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects a major slowdown or distress.

Total Investments Growth

5.47%

Increased from previous period

≥ 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Joel Greenblatt sees bigger push into investments vs. peers.

Total Debt Growth

1.15%

Decreased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median of 0.00%. Jim Chanos suspects a big rise in leverage. Check coverage carefully.

Net Debt Growth

31.01%

Increased from previous period

Above 1.5x Packaging & Containers median 0.00%. Jim Chanos sees a big jump in net debt. Potential leverage red flag.

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