Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -4.80% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSL:POL Polaris Media ASA OSL:POL
67 GF Score
Price kr60.00
GF Value kr63.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Polaris Media ASA 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Polaris Media ASA OSL:POL +3.45% 67 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:POL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of kr63.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 756 Media - Diversified companies, Polaris Media ASA ranks worse than 62.96% on this metric.

Polaris Media ASA's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1.01.

During the past 12 months, Polaris Media ASA's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -70.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -4.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Polaris Media ASA was 52.00% per year. The lowest was -42.10% per year. And the median was 2.00% per year.


Polaris Media ASA  (OSL:POL) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


Polaris Media ASA 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


OSL:POL vs NYT, WLY: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Polaris Media ASA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Polaris Media ASA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Polaris Media ASA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Polaris Media ASA 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -4.80% mean?
Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -4.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Polaris Media ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Polaris Media ASA ranks #476 out of 756 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Polaris Media ASA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Polaris Media ASA's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Polaris Media ASA ranks #476 out of 756 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Polaris Media ASA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polaris Media ASA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Polaris Media ASA ranks #476 out of 756 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Polaris Media ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 3.60, based on 756 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Polaris Media ASA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polaris Media ASA's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.80%. 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 kr60.00 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.80%. Polaris Media ASA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.80% 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 kr60.00 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr63.13. GuruFocus considers Polaris Media ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:POL:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -4.80%
  • GF Value™: kr63.13 vs. price of kr60.00 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 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

Other Exchanges POLO:Sweden
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.
67GF Score

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