Optical Store Industry in Hå: A Comprehensive Analysis

Optical store in Hå is a small but economically stable industry. There is one registered company in the municipality, Synsam Nærbø, which operates with 7 employees and has shown gradual sales growth over the past few years. The industry has not experienced bankruptcy, and the only company is an AS with a solid financial structure. This analysis provides an overview of economic trends, business geography, dynamics, and prospects for entrepreneurs.

Sales for the optical store in Hå have grown from NOK 4.4 million in 2016 to NOK 6.6 million in 2025, with an annual growth rate of 2.0% in 2025. Employees have increased from 4 in 2016 to 6 in 2026, with a stable trend after 2022. Sales experienced a sharp decline of 20.4% in 2019, but have since stabilized with a growth rate of 9.9% in 2023. Economic indicators such as EBITDA margin (18%) and operating profit (9%) show a solid operating result.

There is one registered company in the optical store industry in Hå: Synsam Nærbø (Torggata 2, Nærbø). The company is an AS established in 2013 and has 7 employees. Organizational form statistics show that all companies in the industry are ASs. There are no bankruptcy registrations for the company, and financial data show total equity of NOK 2.7 million and an operating profit of NOK 593,700.

All activities in the optical store industry in Hå are concentrated in Nærbø. Here, one company operates with 7 employees, and sales amount to NOK 6.0 million. Operating income is NOK 6.0 million, with a wage cost of NOK 2.1 million. The industry has a high gross profit margin of 17,178% and an EBITDA of NOK 1.1 million.

There are no bankruptcy registrations for optical store companies in Hå in recent years. The only company, Synsam Nærbø, has been in operation since 2013 without bankruptcy. The operating profit has been stable, with an EBITDA margin of 18% and an operating profit of 9%. No major operational fluctuations or financial challenges have been recorded for the industry.

For entrepreneurs in the optical store industry in Hå, there is clear potential for stable growth, especially with the increasing sales of 2.0% in 2025. However, there is only one company in the industry, which may indicate a limited competitive market. Entrepreneurs should consider leveraging existing infrastructure and customer bases in Nærbø, as well as focusing on differentiation to compete with other industry sectors in the municipality.

In the broader agricultural industry in Hå, there are 3 companies, with total sales of NOK 54.6 million in 2025. This is significantly higher than the optical store industry, but agriculture has a different operational structure. Peer companies in agriculture include Power Nærbø (electronics store) with NOK 47.2 million in sales and Harmoni Import As (musical instrument store) with NOK 0 in sales. Agriculture has a stable employee trend, but the optical store has higher margins (18% vs. agriculture's 6.3% in 2023).

The optical store industry in Hå is a small but economically stable industry with growth potential. With one company and 7 employees, it is important to focus on differentiation and customer satisfaction to compete. At the same time, the agricultural industry in the municipality shows a different operational structure with higher volume but lower margins. Entrepreneurs should consider combining local conditions with strategic positioning to ensure future success.