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Polaris Media ASA's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.32.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.23.
During the past 12 months, Polaris Media ASA's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -96.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -6.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Polaris Media ASA's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 47.10% per year. The lowest was -45.00% per year. And the median was 6.85% per year.
Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Polaris Media ASA Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Polaris Media ASA Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polaris Media ASA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Polaris Media ASA Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
OSL:POL vs NYT, WLY: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Polaris Media ASA's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Polaris Media ASA PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Polaris Media ASA's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polaris Media ASA's PE Ratio falls into.
Polaris Media ASA Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Polaris Media ASA's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr0.23
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of kr0.23 mean?
Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of kr0.23 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Polaris Media ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Polaris Media ASA ranks #444 out of 707 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Polaris Media ASA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Polaris Media ASA's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is kr0.23. Based on the distribution chart, Polaris Media ASA ranks #444 out of 707 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Polaris Media ASA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polaris Media ASA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Polaris Media ASA ranks #444 out of 707 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Polaris Media ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Media - Diversified companies is 4.20, based on 707 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Polaris Media ASA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polaris Media ASA's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is kr0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polaris Media ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr63.13, compared to a current price of kr58.80 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is kr0.23. Polaris Media ASA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is kr0.23 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polaris Media ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr58.80 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr63.13.
GuruFocus considers Polaris Media ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:POL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): kr0.23
GF Value™: kr63.13 vs. price of kr58.80 (6.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:POL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polaris Media ASA is the largest media house and printing group. It owns and operates media houses, distribution companies and printing companies in Norway and on the west coast of Sweden. The company places great emphasis on the development of journalists as well as the individual media house's social missions and has a strong regional and local foundation with editorial freedom, independence, and transparency.
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