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    Yara International (OB:YAR) Could Be 12% Below Fair Value As NEOM Ammonia Deal Lands

    Simply Wall St·07/14/2026 16:33:05
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    Yara International (OB:YAR) is back in focus after Air Products said it is finalizing a marketing and distribution agreement that would route renewable ammonia from the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project through Yara’s global supply chain.

    See our latest analysis for Yara International.

    Yara International’s share price, now at NOK456.8, has picked up in the short term with a 1-day share price return of 2.77% and a 7-day return of 6.04%, although the 90-day share price return is down 15.81%. Even so, the 1-year total shareholder return of 23.45% and 5-year total shareholder return of 38.18% suggest longer term holders have seen steadier gains as investors weigh the NEOM-related partnership against recent fertilizer sector headwinds.

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    After Yara International’s latest jump on the NEOM ammonia news, the crucial call is whether this move already reflects the opportunity or if the current valuation still leaves meaningful upside to consider.

    Most Popular Narrative: 12.1% Undervalued

    The most followed narrative currently values Yara International at NOK519.86 per share, above the last close at NOK456.8. It frames the latest NEOM-linked move within a wider repricing story driven by earnings quality and future multiples.

    The market appears to be pricing in sustained strong demand for value-added and specialty fertilizers, where Yara is a leader, based on long-term increases in agricultural productivity needs and adoption of climate-smart farming. Yet current order books and commentary indicate only flat to modest growth in volumes and margins for these products. If the shift to precision agriculture or specialty products stalls, future revenue and net margin expansion could disappoint.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Want to see what is really sitting behind that valuation gap? The narrative leans on a mix of muted top line assumptions, tighter margins, and a richer future profit multiple. Curious how those pieces fit together without relying on strong growth headlines? The full story lays out the exact earnings path and discount rate that underpin that NOK519.86 figure.

    Result: Fair Value of NOK519.86 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, there is still a chance that stronger policy support for blue ammonia and tighter import rules in Europe could lift Yara International’s earnings power sooner than expected.

    Find out about the key risks to this Yara International narrative.

    Next Steps

    With sentiment split between upside from Yara International’s NEOM exposure and concerns about sector risks, it makes sense to move quickly and test the numbers yourself using the full breakdown of 3 key rewards and 2 important warning signs

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    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. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.