Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL) EBIT: kr59 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


OSL:POL Polaris Media ASA OSL:POL
66 GF Score
Price kr62.80
GF Value kr63.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Polaris Media ASA EBIT?

Polaris Media ASA OSL:POL +2.95% 66 EBIT is kr59 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:POL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr63.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Polaris Media ASA's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-9 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr59 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Polaris Media ASA's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.30%. Polaris Media ASA's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.16%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Polaris Media ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.70%.


Polaris Media ASA  (OSL:POL) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Polaris Media ASA's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-13.6 * ( 1 - 6.85% )/( (4181.2 + 4143.6)/ 2 )
=-12.6684/4162.4
=-0.30 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Polaris Media ASA's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-35.2/( ( (554 + max(-692, 0)) + (588.8 + max(-673.7, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-35.2/( ( 554 + 588.8 )/ 2 )
=-35.2/571.4
=-6.16 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(218.9 + 16.6 + 67.2) - (272.5 + 0 + 722.2)
=-692

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(342.5 + 13.7 + 0) - (187.7 + 0 + 842.2)
=-673.7

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Polaris Media ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=58.66/3451.788
=1.70 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Polaris Media ASA EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polaris Media ASA's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Polaris Media ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Polaris Media ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSL:POL vs NYT, WLY: EBIT Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Polaris Media ASA's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Polaris Media ASA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Polaris Media ASA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


OSL:POL
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Polaris Media ASA EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

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 kr59 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of kr59 Mil mean?
Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL) has a EBIT of kr59 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Polaris Media ASA.
Is Polaris Media ASA's EBIT too high?
Polaris Media ASA's current EBIT is kr59 Mil. Overall, Polaris Media ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polaris Media ASA's EBIT compare to NYT and WLY?
Polaris Media ASA's EBIT of kr59 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Polaris Media ASA. Polaris Media ASA's current EBIT is kr59 Mil. 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 kr63.10, compared to a current price of kr62.80 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is kr59 Mil. Polaris Media ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL), the current EBIT is kr59 Mil 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 kr62.80 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr63.10. GuruFocus considers Polaris Media ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:POL:

  • EBIT: kr59 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr63.10 vs. price of kr62.80 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Ferjemannsveien 10, Trondheim, NOR, 7042
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.
66GF Score

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