Gyldendal ASA (OSL:GYL) EV-to-EBITDA: 3.03 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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OSL:GYL Gyldendal ASA OSL:GYL
59 GF Score
Price kr460.00
GF Value kr502.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gyldendal ASA EV-to-EBITDA?

Gyldendal ASA OSL:GYL +4.55% 59 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.03 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 3.93. GuruFocus rates OSL:GYL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of kr502.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 747 Media - Diversified companies, Gyldendal ASA ranks better than 78.58% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Gyldendal ASA's enterprise value is kr1,189 Mil. Gyldendal ASA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was kr392 Mil. Therefore, Gyldendal ASA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gyldendal ASA's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:GYL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03   Med: 3.93   Max: 6.15
Current: 3.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Gyldendal ASA was 6.15. The lowest was 2.03. And the median was 3.93.

OSL:GYL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
78.58% of 747 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.05 vs OSL:GYL: 3.03

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-19), Gyldendal ASA's stock price is kr460.00. Gyldendal ASA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was kr33.513. Therefore, Gyldendal ASA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.73.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Gyldendal ASA  (OSL:GYL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Gyldendal ASA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=460.00/33.513
=13.73

Gyldendal ASA's share price for today is kr460.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gyldendal ASA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was kr33.513.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Gyldendal ASA EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Gyldendal ASA EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gyldendal ASA's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Gyldendal ASA EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Gyldendal ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Gyldendal ASA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA 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 5.78 0.00 3.72 0.00 3.09

OSL:GYL vs NYT, WLY: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Gyldendal ASA's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


Gyldendal ASA EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Gyldendal ASA's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


OSL:GYL
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Gyldendal ASA EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Gyldendal ASA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1189.162/392.339
=3.03

Gyldendal ASA's current Enterprise Value is kr1,189 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gyldendal ASA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was kr392 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.03 mean?
Gyldendal ASA (OSL:GYL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.03 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Gyldendal ASA. This is 23% below median its historical median of 3.93. Over the past decade, Gyldendal ASA's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.03 to 6.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Gyldendal ASA ranks #160 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Gyldendal ASA's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Gyldendal ASA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.03 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 6.15. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.05. Gyldendal ASA's value of 3.03 is 57% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gyldendal ASA ranks #160 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gyldendal ASA has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gyldendal ASA's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Gyldendal ASA ranks #160 out of 747 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Gyldendal ASA in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.05. Gyldendal ASA's value of 3.03 is 57% below this benchmark. Historically, Gyldendal ASA's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.03 to 6.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.93 vs. the industry median of 7.05, Gyldendal ASA has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.05, based on 747 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gyldendal ASA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.03 is 57% below 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Gyldendal ASA. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gyldendal ASA's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.03, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 3.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gyldendal ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gyldendal ASA (OSL:GYL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr502.06, compared to a current price of kr460.00 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.03, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.93 and 57% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.05. Gyldendal ASA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gyldendal ASA (OSL:GYL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.03 as of Aug. 19, 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 Gyldendal ASA (OSL:GYL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gyldendal ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr460.00 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr502.06. GuruFocus considers Gyldendal ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:GYL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 3.03 (23% below median its 10-year median of 3.93)
  • GF Value™: kr502.06 vs. price of kr460.00 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57% below the Media - Diversified median (#160 of 747)

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


Gyldendal ASA Business Description

Address Sehestedsgate 4, Oslo, NOR, 6860
Gyldendal ASA operates a publishing house in Norway. It offers a range of fiction, general literature, subject books and teaching materials in paper as well as electronic form. Gyldendal operates its bookstore chain through ARK Bokhandel AS.
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