Polaris Media ASA

As of June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA carries a market capitalization of 2.78B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.51B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Polaris Media ASA's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA has 48.88M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 264.55. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.81, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.68.

As of June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.52 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.73 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 37.97 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Polaris Media ASA trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 11.59, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 2.51B versus a market cap of 2.78B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA maintains a current ratio of 1.08, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 30.52, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 12.68 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA posted a return on equity (ROE) of 0.53, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 1.64 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 0.26, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 0.47, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.33M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 2,579.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 20.36 indicates how many times Polaris Media ASA sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA recorded 10.50M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 30.00, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 35.00M, leaving 10.50M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on September 3, 2026, Polaris Media ASA's stock has gained approximately 2.90% over the past 52 weeks.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA generated 3.42B in revenue and converted that into 10.50M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.50. EBITDA reached 295.00M, while operating income came in at 68.40M.

As of June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA holds 915.50M in cash and equivalents against 538.20M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -913.80M. Total book value stands at 1.65B, with working capital of 88.50M providing operational flexibility.

Polaris Media ASA produced 260.00M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -59.40M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 200.60M - equivalent to 4.10 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA posted a gross margin of 89.82, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 2.00 and net profit margin of 0.31 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA paid dividends of 3.37 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 426.94 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.22, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 21.18, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Polaris Media ASA shareholders.

Polaris Media ASA's most recent stock split took place on October 20, 2008 with a 1:22 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Polaris Media ASA has an Altman Z-Score of 3.54, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.