POLARIS MEDIA ASA (POL.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:POL - Euronext Oslo - NO0010466022 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
POL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 57 industry peers in the Media industry. POL has an average financial health and profitability rating. POL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year POL was profitable.
POL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
POL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years POL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.87%, POL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.26%, POL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.55%, POL is doing worse than 75.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.87% | ||
| ROE | 19.26% | ||
| ROIC | 0.55% |
ROA(3y)3.96%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)6.43%
ROE(5y)5.29%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
POL's Profit Margin of 18.85% is amongst the best of the industry. POL outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of POL has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of POL (0.90%) is worse than 71.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of POL has declined.
POL's Gross Margin of 88.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POL outperforms 77.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.85% | ||
| GM | 88.58% |
OM growth 3Y-49.78%
OM growth 5Y-12.34%
PM growth 3Y66.41%
PM growth 5Y22.47%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y1.85%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
POL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for POL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
POL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for POL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.69 indicates that POL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.69, POL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
POL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.68. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as POL would need 3.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.68, POL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
POL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.12, POL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.07
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that POL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
POL has a better Current ratio (1.36) than 75.44% of its industry peers.
POL has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that POL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
POL has a better Quick ratio (1.34) than 80.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
POL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1537.52%, which is quite impressive.
POL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 36.23% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.27% in the past year.
POL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1537.52%
EPS 3Y65.02%
EPS 5Y36.23%
EPS Q2Q%97.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y8.96%
Sales Q2Q%1.15%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
POL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.14.
85.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.79, POL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than POL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of POL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: POL is more expensive than 63.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
POL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
POL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.66, POL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.47, POL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
5.2 History
The dividend of POL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.67%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
7.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by POL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of POL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP7.51%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
OSL:POL (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
85
+1 (+1.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.44%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.17B
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.67%
DP7.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | 1.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.7 |
EPS(TTM)13.84
EY16.28%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.51
FCFY4.13%
OCF(TTM)4.96
OCFY5.84%
SpS73.4
BVpS71.85
TBVpS42.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.87% | ||
| ROE | 19.26% | ||
| ROCE | 0.72% | ||
| ROIC | 0.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.39% | ||
| OM | 0.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.85% | ||
| GM | 88.58% | ||
| FCFM | 4.78% |
ROA(3y)3.96%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)6.43%
ROE(5y)5.29%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-39.07%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y-43.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.24%
OM growth 3Y-49.78%
OM growth 5Y-12.34%
PM growth 3Y66.41%
PM growth 5Y22.47%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y1.85%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 25.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
F-Score8
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC0.07
Cap/Depr(3y)31.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.21%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1537.52%
EPS 3Y65.02%
EPS 5Y36.23%
EPS Q2Q%97.97%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.79%
Revenue growth 5Y8.96%
Sales Q2Q%1.15%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y163.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-50.17%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.49%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y40.58%
FCF growth 3Y-19.54%
FCF growth 5Y-5.4%
OCF growth 1Y23%
OCF growth 3Y-15.81%
OCF growth 5Y-2.71%