Polaris Media ASA (STU:93J) Interest Expense: €-2.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:93J Polaris Media ASA STU:93J
69 GF Score
Price €5.26
GF Value €5.62
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What is Polaris Media ASA Interest Expense?

Polaris Media ASA STU:93J +1.54% 69 Interest Expense is €-2.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:93J with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.62. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Polaris Media ASA's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -0.5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Polaris Media ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -0.3 Mil. Polaris Media ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -0.5 Mil. Polaris Media ASA did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Polaris Media ASA  (STU:93J) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Polaris Media ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.8 Mil.

Polaris Media ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Polaris Media ASA did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Polaris Media ASA Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polaris Media ASA's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Polaris Media ASA Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-2.1 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-2.1 Mil mean?
Polaris Media ASA (STU:93J) has a Interest Expense of €-2.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Polaris Media ASA and its competitors.
Is Polaris Media ASA's Interest Expense too high?
Polaris Media ASA's current Interest Expense is €-2.1 Mil. Overall, Polaris Media ASA has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polaris Media ASA's Interest Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
Polaris Media ASA's Interest Expense of €-2.1 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 Interest Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Polaris Media ASA and its competitors. Polaris Media ASA's current Interest Expense is €-2.1 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?
Polaris Media ASA (STU:93J) has a current Interest Expense of €-2.1 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.62, compared to a current price of €5.26 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-2.1 Mil. Polaris Media ASA'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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Polaris Media ASA (STU:93J), the current Interest Expense is €-2.1 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 (STU:93J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polaris Media ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.26 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.62.

Key valuation signals for STU:93J:

  • Interest Expense: €-2.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: €5.62 vs. price of €5.26 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:93J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Polaris Media ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges POL:Norway
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.
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