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Polaris Media ASAOSL:POL +3.45%67 EV-to-OCF is 14.74 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 13.59. 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 1,018 Media - Diversified companies, Polaris Media ASA ranks worse than 75.83% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Polaris Media ASA's Enterprise Value is kr3,315 Mil.
Polaris Media ASA's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr225 Mil. Therefore, Polaris Media ASA's EV-to-OCF for today is 14.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Polaris Media ASA's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:POL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.76 Med: 13.59 Max: 36.75
Current: 14.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Polaris Media ASA was 36.75. The lowest was 5.76. And the median was 13.59.
OSL:POL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 75.83% of 1018
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.895
vs OSL:POL: 14.74
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Polaris Media ASA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Polaris Media ASA's share price for today is kr60.00.
Polaris Media ASA's 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 kr0.230.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Polaris Media ASA EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Polaris Media ASA EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polaris Media ASA's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Polaris Media ASA's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Polaris Media ASA's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polaris Media ASA's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Polaris Media ASA's current Enterprise Value is kr3,315 Mil.
Polaris Media ASA's Cash Flow from Operations 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 kr225 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.
Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL) has a EV-to-OCF of 14.74 as of Aug. 09, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 13.59. Over the past decade, Polaris Media ASA's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.76 to 36.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Polaris Media ASA ranks #772 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Polaris Media ASA's EV-to-OCF too high?
Polaris Media ASA's current EV-to-OCF of 14.74 is near median its 10-year median of 13.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.76 to a high of 36.75. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.90. Polaris Media ASA's value of 14.74 is 201.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polaris Media ASA ranks #772 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-OCF compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Polaris Media ASA ranks #772 out of 1018 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Polaris Media ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.90. Polaris Media ASA's value of 14.74 is 201.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Polaris Media ASA's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.76 to 36.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.59 vs. the industry median of 4.90, Polaris Media 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 EV-to-OCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.90, based on 1,018 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Polaris Media ASA's current EV-to-OCF of 14.74 is 201.1% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polaris Media ASA's current EV-to-OCF is 14.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.59. 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 EV-to-OCF is 14.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.59 and 201.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.90. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Polaris Media ASA (OSL:POL), the current EV-to-OCF is 14.74 as of Aug. 09, 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:
EV-to-OCF: 14.74 (near median its 10-year median of 13.59)
GF Value™: kr63.13 vs. price of kr60.00 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 201.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#772 of 1018)
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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