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North Media ASOCSE:NORTHM -0.21%69 Equity-to-Asset is 0.81 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates OCSE:NORTHM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr50.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Media - Diversified companies, North Media AS ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. North Media AS's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr1,297 Mil. North Media AS's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr1,611 Mil.
Therefore, North Media AS's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for North Media AS's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
OCSE:NORTHM'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 0.74 Max: 0.82
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of North Media AS was 0.82. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.74.
OCSE:NORTHM's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 87.22% of 1025
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs OCSE:NORTHM: 0.81
North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
North Media AS Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
North Media AS Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for North Media AS's Equity-to-Asset 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.
OCSE:NORTHM vs NYT, WLY: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, North Media AS's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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.
North Media AS Equity-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, North Media AS's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North Media AS's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
North Media AS's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.81 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on North Media AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, North Media AS's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.60 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, North Media AS ranks #131 out of 1025 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is North Media AS's Equity-to-Asset too high?
North Media AS's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.81 is near median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 0.82. The Media - Diversified industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. North Media AS's value of 0.81 is 55.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, North Media AS ranks #131 out of 1025 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, North Media AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Media AS's Equity-to-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, North Media AS ranks #131 out of 1025 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places North Media AS in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. North Media AS's value of 0.81 is 55.8% above this benchmark. Historically, North Media AS's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.60 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.52, North Media AS 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.52, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. North Media AS's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.81 is 55.8% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on North Media AS and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Media AS's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.81, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Media AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr50.98, compared to a current price of kr47.20 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.81, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 55.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.52. North Media AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.81 as of Jun. 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 North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Media AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr47.20 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr50.98.
GuruFocus considers North Media AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OCSE:NORTHM:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.81 (near median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: kr50.98 vs. price of kr47.20 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#131 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCSE:NORTHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
North Media AS develops and operates platforms for transactions. These platforms help consumers find the right products, whether looking for groceries, rental housing or digital access management solutions. The company has two core business areas: Last Mile: FK Distribution and SDR Svensk Direktreklam Svensk Direktreklam are the distributors of leaflets and local newspapers in Denmark and Sweden, respectively. Digital Services includes three businesses: BoligPortal is Denmark's home rentals platform, offering services to both landlords and tenants. (Dayli) MineTilbudis a digital offer platform. Bekey provides digital access solutions for secured stairwells and private homes for the use of home care services and companies delivering parcels, groceries, meal services.
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