PetroNor E&P ASA (OSL:PNOR) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 21.05% (As of Mar. 2026) — 76% Below Median

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OSL:PNOR PetroNor E&P ASA OSL:PNOR
74 GF Score
Price kr11.04
GF Value kr3.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is PetroNor E&P ASA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

PetroNor E&P ASA OSL:PNOR -0.36% 74 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 85.99. GuruFocus rates OSL:PNOR with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of kr3.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Oil & Gas companies, PetroNor E&P ASA ranks better than 93.75% on this metric.

PetroNor E&P ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,691.8 Mil. PetroNor E&P ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr356.0 Mil. PetroNor E&P ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.05%.

The historical rank and industry rank for PetroNor E&P ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:PNOR' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.99   Med: 85.99   Max: 251.68
Current: 29.28

During the past 8 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of PetroNor E&P ASA was 251.68%. The lowest was 14.99%. And the median was 85.99%.

OSL:PNOR's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
93.75% of 1040 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.245 vs OSL:PNOR: 29.28

Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.

A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. PetroNor E&P ASA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.11%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.


PetroNor E&P ASA  (OSL:PNOR) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.

Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.


Be Aware

Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.

Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % based on Don Yacktman's definition is a better measure of the expected rate of return for a stock.


PetroNor E&P ASA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


PetroNor E&P ASA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PetroNor E&P ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.

PetroNor E&P ASA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

PetroNor E&P ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 76.92 116.28 81.97 39.22

PetroNor E&P ASA Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 133.33 57.47 51.28 39.22 21.05

OSL:PNOR vs COP, EOG, FANG: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, PetroNor E&P ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.


PetroNor E&P ASA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PetroNor E&P ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PetroNor E&P ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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PetroNor E&P ASA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.

PetroNor E&P ASAs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=439.771/1121.4042
=39.22 %

PetroNor E&P ASA's EBIT 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 kr356.0 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.05% mean?
PetroNor E&P ASA (OSL:PNOR) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.05% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on PetroNor E&P ASA and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 85.99. Over the past decade, PetroNor E&P ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 14.99 to 251.68. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroNor E&P ASA ranks #65 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is PetroNor E&P ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
PetroNor E&P ASA's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.05% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 85.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.99 to a high of 251.68. The Oil & Gas industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.25. PetroNor E&P ASA's value of 21.05% is 301.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PetroNor E&P ASA ranks #65 out of 1040 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PetroNor E&P ASA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroNor E&P ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PetroNor E&P ASA ranks #65 out of 1040 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places PetroNor E&P ASA in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.25. PetroNor E&P ASA's value of 21.05% is 301.3% above this benchmark. Historically, PetroNor E&P ASA's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 14.99 to 251.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.99 vs. the industry median of 5.25, PetroNor E&P ASA has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.25, based on 1,040 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PetroNor E&P ASA's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.05% is 301.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on PetroNor E&P ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PetroNor E&P ASA's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.05%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 85.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroNor E&P ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroNor E&P ASA (OSL:PNOR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr3.60, compared to a current price of kr11.04 — trading 206.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.05%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 85.99 and 301.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.25. PetroNor E&P ASA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PetroNor E&P ASA (OSL:PNOR), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.05% 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 PetroNor E&P ASA (OSL:PNOR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroNor E&P ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr11.04 is trading 206.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr3.60. GuruFocus considers PetroNor E&P ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:PNOR:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 21.05% (76% below median its 10-year median of 85.99)
  • GF Value™: kr3.60 vs. price of kr11.04 (206.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 301.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#65 of 1040)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:PNOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PetroNor E&P ASA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Drammensveien 126 A, Oslo, NOR, 0277
PetroNor E&P ASA is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The principal activities of the group are the exploration and production of crude oil. The group only has one operating segment, being exploration and production of hydrocarbons. . It operates in West Africa, with core producing assets in the Republic of Congo and development/exploration interests in Nigeria and The Gambia.
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