OPRA

Communication Services

Opera Limited · Internet Content & Information · $2B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
54.2
Good

Opera Limited scores 54.2/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Communication Services Sector
OPRA
54.2
Sector avg
35.8
Quality
Neutral
Moat
Weak
Growth
Neutral
Risk
Strong
Valuation
Attractive

What is Opera Limited?

Opera Limited is a global browser and digital media company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. It serves hundreds of millions of users across mobile and desktop platforms worldwide.

Opera generates revenue primarily through online advertising sold across its browser ecosystem and news platform. Its browsers attract large audiences, which it monetizes via Opera Ads. The company also earns through its cashback rewards service Dify and its gaming tools, including the GameMaker Studio development platform and the GXC gaming portal.

Opera Limited was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

  • Opera Mini and Opera for Android/iOS mobile browsers
  • Opera GX — a browser designed for gamers
  • Opera News — AI-powered personalized news aggregation
  • Opera Ads — digital advertising platform for campaign management

Is OPRA a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates OPRA as Good overall, supported by a notably Attractive valuation and a Strong risk profile relative to its small-cap peers.

The Risk pillar stands out as a clear strength, suggesting the balance sheet and financial stability hold up well for a company of this size. The Valuation pillar signals the stock may be priced favorably compared to its fundamentals.

The Moat pillar registers as Weak, reflecting the highly competitive browser and digital advertising landscape where differentiation is difficult to sustain.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.

Does OPRA pay dividends?

Yes — Opera Limited pays a dividend.

Opera pays a regular dividend, which is relatively uncommon among small-cap technology and communication services companies. This reflects a degree of financial confidence from management. Investors seeking income alongside growth exposure may find this cadence appealing.

When does OPRA report earnings?

Opera Limited reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with standard practice for US-listed equities.

Opera's advertising-driven model means quarterly results tend to reflect broader digital ad market conditions alongside user growth trends. The company's diversified revenue streams — spanning browsers, news, and gaming tools — can create variability across reporting periods.

For the most recent quarter's results, visit Opera Limited's investor relations page directly.

OPRA Price History

+91.6% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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What if I invested in Opera Limited?

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Today it would be worth
$23,915
That's a +139% total return, or +19.1% annualized.

Based on Opera Limited's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Opera Limited do?

Opera provides mobile and PC web browsers used by audiences globally, including Opera Mini, Opera GX, and Opera for Android and iOS. It also runs Opera News, an AI-driven news service, and monetizes its user base through its Opera Ads digital advertising platform.

Does OPRA pay dividends?

Yes, Opera Limited pays a regular dividend. This is relatively uncommon for a small-cap company in the communication services sector. For current yield details and payment schedules, check Opera's investor relations page.

When does OPRA report earnings?

Opera reports on a quarterly basis, as is standard for US-listed companies. Exact upcoming dates are best confirmed on Opera's official investor relations page, as our data source does not cover scheduled earnings dates.

Is OPRA a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates OPRA as Good overall. Its Attractive valuation and Strong risk profile are positives, while the Weak moat reflects real competitive challenges in the browser and digital advertising space. Pro members can access the full pillar breakdown to form a complete view.

Is OPRA overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, OPRA is rated Attractive, suggesting the stock is not considered overvalued relative to its fundamentals. This positions it favorably compared to many peers in the communication services sector.

What is OPRA's market cap bracket?

Opera Limited is classified as a small-cap company. This means it carries both the growth potential and the higher volatility risk typically associated with smaller publicly traded firms.

Is OPRA a long-term quality investment?

From a long-term quality standpoint, Opera's Strong risk profile and Attractive valuation provide a reasonable foundation. However, the Weak moat score signals that sustaining competitive advantages over time remains a key challenge worth monitoring.

Who founded Opera?

Opera's browser technology traces its origins to 1995, when the browser was developed in Norway. The current listed entity, Opera Limited, was incorporated in 2018. Detailed founding history is widely available through public sources and Opera's own corporate pages.

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OPRA — Score History

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Score changes· 14 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 19, 202654.046.324.051.089.585.4+0.2
May 14, 202653.845.824.051.089.585.1-0.1
May 12, 202653.945.724.051.089.585.7-0.6
May 7, 202654.545.124.049.893.988.0-0.1
May 3, 202654.645.124.049.893.988.4-0.4
May 1, 202655.045.124.049.793.991.1-0.1
Apr 26, 202655.145.124.049.893.991.60.0
Apr 19, 202655.145.124.049.893.991.8-0.5
Apr 18, 202655.645.124.049.893.995.1-0.5
Apr 14, 202656.145.124.049.893.998.4-0.1

OPRA — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

46.4/100 (25%)

Opera Limited has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityWeak

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityModerate

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsWeak

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationStrong

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

51.0/100 (20%)

Opera Limited shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Recent Revenue TrendModerate

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthModerate

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookModerate

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthModerate

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

89.5/100 (15%)

Opera Limited carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.

Financial LeverageStrong

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityStrong

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioModerate

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageStrong

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

86.3/100 (15%)

Opera Limited appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Earnings YieldStrong

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowStrong

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

PEG RatioStrong

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorModerate

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

24/100 (25%)

Opera Limited operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for OPRA.

Score Composition

Quality
46.4×25%11.6
Growth
51.0×20%10.2
Risk
89.5×15%13.4
Valuation
86.3×15%12.9
Moat
24.0×25%6.0
Total
54.2Good

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How is the OPRA UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Opera Limited is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Opera Limited's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Opera Limited is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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