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The Optician Industry in Molde
Analysis of Companies, Economics, and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Molde Municipality (2025 data).
Executive Summary
Overview of Optician Shops in Molde
In Molde, there are 6 optician shops registered in 2025, with a total of 33 employees and annual revenue of NOK 59.8 million. The industry has shown strong growth in recent years, with an increase of 17.1% in 2024 compared to 2023. The EBITDA margin stands at 15%, indicating good operational efficiency. There are no bankruptcy registrations among optician shops in the municipality, suggesting stable industry activity.
Economic Trends
Annual revenue for optician shops in Molde has grown from NOK 39.8 million in 2016 to NOK 59.8 million in 2025, with an average annual growth of 5.3%. There was a marked increase in 2024 (+17.1%), but a decline in 2025 (-7.6%).
Number of employees has increased from 30 in 2016 to 33 in 2025, with an average annual growth of 1.5%. The most significant increase occurred between 2022 and 2023 (+16.0%).
EBITDA margin stands at 15% in 2025, which is stable compared to previous years.
Companies in the Industry
There are 6 registered companies in the optician shop industry in Molde:
| Name | Address | Number of Employees | Annual Revenue | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmen Optik As | Storgata 22 | 12 | NOK 16.3M | NOK 2.9M |
| Synsam Molde | Strandgata 3 | 8 | NOK 8.9M | NOK 1.7M |
| Brillehjørnet Molde As | Storgata 26 | 7 | NOK 14.0M | NOK 4.2M |
| Brilleland Avd 490 Molde | Lingedalsveien 6-10 | 6 | NOK 7.2M | NOK 0.5M |
| Ødegaard Engros As Avd Forbruksvarebutikk Molde | Fannestrandvegen 49B | 4 | NOK 20.4M | NOK 1.0M |
| Toen Holding As | Storgata 26 | 0 | NOK 0 | NOK -0.01M |
Organizational form: All companies are registered as AS. There are no companies with other organizational forms.
Business Geography
All optician shops in Molde are registered in Molde. There is 1 geographic unit with:
- 5 companies
- 37 employees
- NOK 66.9 million in annual revenue
- NOK 10.3 million in EBITDA
- 2654% throughput margin
- 13% operational margin
No companies are registered in other districts or municipalities.
Business Dynamics
Bankruptcy statistics: There are no bankruptcy registrations among optician shops in Molde between 2016–2025. All companies are still in operation.
Operational economics: Most companies have positive EBITDA, with the exception of Toen Holding As, which has negative EBITDA. There are no companies with extremely high debt or low equity.
Growth: The fastest-growing companies are Brillehjørnet Molde As (+30% EBITDA margin) and Synsam Molde (+18% EBITDA margin).
Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
The optician shop industry in Molde shows stable growth trends and high operational margins. With a 15% EBITDA margin and 33 employees in 2025, there are good prospects for new entrants. The increase in 2024 (+17.1%) indicates increased demand for optician services in the region.
Location: It is possible to find vacant premises in Molde, especially in the city center. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find optimal addresses for new optician shops in the municipality.
Comparison with Agriculture
Agriculture is a broader industry category in Molde with 22 companies and 105 employees in 2025. Compared to optician shops:
- Annual revenue: Agriculture has NOK 370.5 million in 2025, while optician shops have NOK 59.8 million.
- Growth: Agriculture had a decline of -2.8% in 2025, while optician shops had a decline of -7.6%.
- EBITDA: Agriculture has lower margins (average 5%) compared to optician shops (15%).
Peer companies in agriculture: Examples of companies in agriculture that are not optician shops:
- Power Norge As Avd Molde (electronics store, NOK 99.9M revenue)
- Tnb Molde As (computer store, NOK 13.9M revenue)
- Hg Handel As Avd Elkjøp Molde (electronics store, NOK 0 revenue)
Agriculture has more variable operational economics compared to optician shops, which have more stable revenues and higher margins.
Other companies in landbruk (not in optical store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Norge As Avd Molde | electronics store | Birger Hatlebakks veg 1, 6415 Molde | NOK 99.9M | 27 | NOK 2.4M |
| Maerz Contemporary As | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Myrabakken 3, 6413 Molde | NOK 2.0M | 0 | NOK 885.0K |
| Tnb Molde As | computer store | Lingedalsvegen 6-9, 6415 Molde | NOK 13.9M | 5 | NOK 595.0K |
| Musikkhuset Molde As | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Birger Hatlebakks veg 1-5, 6415 Molde | NOK 13.8M | 3 | NOK 493.0K |
| Clnt As | computer store | Gamle Årødalsvegen 2, 6421 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Clnt As | phone store | Gamle Årødalsvegen 2, 6421 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| H.a.art Hanne Lenning | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Einar O. Bergs veg 21, 6423 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hg Handel As Avd Elkjøp Molde | electronics store | Frænavegen 16, 6415 Molde | NOK 0 | 29 | NOK 0 |
| Molde Data & Invest As | computer store | Romsdalsgata 14, 6415 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Muzik Cd Og Multimedia Stian Eikrem | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Fannestrandvegen 76, 6416 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Slenes | electric goods store | Frænavegen 44, 6415 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Slenes | electronics store | Frænavegen 44, 6415 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Telia Norge As Telia Avd Moldetorget | phone store | Torget 1, 6413 Molde | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Terje Tverfjell Art | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Ravnebakken 24, 6425 Molde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Elutstyr As | computer store | Moldegårdsvegen 5, 6415 | NOK 3.1M | 3 | NOK -49.0K |
| Pettersson Eiendom As | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Dragetvegen 32, 6457 Bolsøya | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -129.0K |
Conclusion
The optician shop industry in Molde is stable and growth-oriented, with high operational margins and no bankruptcy registrations. There are good prospects for new entrants, especially with the increased demand in recent years. Compared to agriculture, optician shops have better economic results, but agriculture has a larger number of companies and higher total revenue. Entrepreneurs should consider establishing themselves in Molde, where it is possible to find vacant premises and a solid operational foundation.