Gyldendal A/S Class A

Gyldendal A/S Class A

1,140.00
DKK
-80.00
(-6.56%)
784.20MMarket Cap
Gyldendal A/S Class A
CPH:GYLD_A
(Nasdaq Copenhagen)

Recent

price

1,140.00

P/E

ratio

- -

div

yld

- -

ROIC.AI

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
DKK
- -
852.42
846.57
849.33
842.9
821.62
824.03
854
844.62
871.48
891
749.22
703.45
712.87
715.11
790.33
- -
Revenue per Share
- -
52.62
31.75
36.7
58.4
60.14
49.37
33.53
15.17
15.96
3.4
33.3
-59.99
29.43
22.45
40.14
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
- -
49.73
58.67
105.8
88.22
-12.73
-55.77
20.41
34.41
36.57
108.69
-21.84
20.44
27.83
35.58
43.81
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
20.53
19.99
19.99
20
20
20
20
20
20
- -
20
20
- -
- -
20
- -
Dividend per Share
- -
296.48
308.24
324.94
363.34
403.46
432.98
446.51
441.68
394.48
398.06
407.94
323.85
354.74
376.74
398.3
390.07
Book Value per Share
- -
230.25
247.68
264.92
310.93
348.47
334.43
290.28
246.2
131.09
173.32
86.55
103.08
149.14
190.73
170
253.79
Tangible Book Value per Share
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
- -
886
856
859
852
830
833
863
854
881
900
757
711
720
723
799
- -
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
- -
7.54
5.64
7.78
8.39
9.5
8.18
5.21
2.9
4.41
0.97
10.69
1.73
2.48
4.23
7.72
- -
Operating Margin (%)
- -
19
26
37
33
22
25
40
53
70
120
78
101
80
69
71
- -
Depreciation Expense
- -
55
32
37
59
61
50
34
15
16
3
34
-61
30
23
41
- -
Net Income, GAAP
- -
23.13
28.9
32.25
19.94
27.75
20.91
24.12
22.49
18.46
86.46
23.42
- -
1.84
24.98
22.9
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
- -
6.17
3.75
4.32
6.93
7.32
5.99
3.93
1.8
1.83
0.38
4.45
-8.53
4.13
3.14
5.08
- -
Profit Margin (%)
- -
142
141
110
107
88
73
90
81
46
90
-35
-57
-9
100
85
-7
Working Capital
- -
61
43
40
37
- -
- -
- -
- -
10
6
14
7
3
1
3
- -
LT Debt
- -
301
313
330
368
409
439
454
449
403
407
418
327
358
381
403
396
Total Equity
- -
- -
9.04
9.81
13.72
12.28
9.96
6.46
3.12
6.13
0.24
12.57
- -
4.45
5.85
11.91
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
- -
9.47
10.51
15.41
14.06
9.89
6.58
3.18
3.51
1.41
8.79
- -
9.3
6.47
10.32
- -
Return on Capital (%)
- -
- -
10.5
11.59
16.97
15.68
11.8
7.63
3.42
3.82
0.86
8.26
-16.4
8.67
6.14
10.36
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

DKK

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'16
Dec'16
Jun'17
ST Debt
- -
110
143
LT Borrowings
- -
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
2
1
1
Market Capitalization
1,850
819
784

Working Capital

DKK

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'16
Dec'16
Jun'17
Total Current Assets
- -
411
360
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
- -
38
32
Accounts Receivable, Net
- -
176
155
Inventories
- -
106
108
Total Current Liabilities
- -
338
367
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
- -
110
143
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

DKK

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
0.29%
0.51%
5.82%
Free Cash Flow
24.69%
-45.32%
23.12%
Net Income, GAAP
32.74%
101.14%
78.81%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
-0.16%
-1.97%
10.52%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Revenue

DKK

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
723
2025
- -
- -
799
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

DKK

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
22.45
2025
- -
- -
40.14
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

DKK

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
20
2026
- -
- -
- -
Business
Gyldendal A/S is a Danish publishing company primarily engaged in the production and distribution of literary and educational content. It operates two major publishing units: Gyldendal Forlag, which publishes fiction and non-fiction for the general book market, and Gyldendal Uddannelse, which develops educational materials for all levels of the Danish education system. The company also has subsidiaries including MentorDanmark and MentorNorge that provide tutoring services in Denmark and Norway, respectively; Gyldendal Astra, a Malmö-based digital-first publisher with operations in five countries; Skoledu, which develops digital learning tools for mathematics education; the children's book publisher Alvilda; and Konfront, which focuses on well-being, mental health, and inclusion in primary schools. Gyldendal offers printed and electronic books, digital learning materials, tutoring services, and related educational content and services. Founded in 1770 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Gyldendal employs approximately 425 people directly, with around 500 in the broader group. Recent major developments include the acquisition of a 60% stake in MentorDanmark ApS to strengthen its tutoring service offerings. The company continues to focus strategically on expanding its digital and educational services alongside traditional publishing. It maintained stable financial expectations for 2025, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance its market position in Denmark and the Nordic region. Gyldendal is publicly traded and controlled chiefly by foundations including Augustinus Fonden and Museumsfonden af 7. december 1966, reflecting a foundation-owned governance structure with an emphasis on cultural and educational mission fulfillment. The company emphasizes a dynamic and creative work environment driven by quality and aims to inform, inspire, and entertain through its diverse literature and educational portfolio. Gyldendal's operations span Denmark and Norway extensively, with digital publishing extending reach to multiple countries through Gyldendal Astra. Its product categories include general fiction and non-fiction, children’s books, academic and professional learning materials, tutoring services, digital learning solutions, and wellbeing-related educational products. Senior management is led by CEO Hanne Salomonsen and CFO Henriette Schütze, supported by a leadership team responsible for strategic priorities across publishing and education sectors. Overall, Gyldendal A/S stands as a comprehensive provider in Nordic book publishing and educational services, integrating traditional and digital media to serve a broad customer base from individual readers to educational institutions.