Polaris Media

OL:POL Norway Publishing
Market Cap
$272.39 Million
Nkr3.10 Billion NOK
Market Cap Rank
#20738 Global
#94 in Norway
Share Price
Nkr63.50
Change (1 day)
+3.25%
52-Week Range
Nkr48.00 - Nkr100.00
All Time High
Nkr100.00
Categories
Companies in Norway Publishing
About

Polaris Media ASA operates as a media house and printing company in Norway and Sweden. The company provides digital advertising services. It also offers print group and external newspapers, including editorial supplements and advertising supplements, civilian printing, and other magazines/supplements. In addition, the company distributes newspapers, as well as parcels, mail, and other goods deliv… Read more

Polaris Media (POL) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of December 2025: Nkr2.06 Billion NOK

Based on the latest financial reports, Polaris Media (POL) has net assets worth Nkr2.06 Billion NOK as of December 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (Nkr3.99 Billion) and total liabilities (Nkr1.93 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets Nkr2.06 Billion
% of Total Assets 51.69%
Annual Growth Rate 6.54%
5-Year Change -46.04%
10-Year Change 45.4%
Growth Volatility 35.2

Polaris Media - Net Assets Trend (2008–2025)

This chart illustrates how Polaris Media's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for Polaris Media (2008–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Polaris Media from 2008 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-12-31 Nkr2.06 Billion -41.37%
2024-12-31 Nkr3.52 Billion +1.73%
2023-12-31 Nkr3.46 Billion -3.12%
2022-12-31 Nkr3.57 Billion -6.61%
2021-12-31 Nkr3.83 Billion +33.50%
2020-12-31 Nkr2.87 Billion +22.81%
2019-12-31 Nkr2.33 Billion +27.64%
2018-12-31 Nkr1.83 Billion +10.99%
2017-12-31 Nkr1.65 Billion +16.00%
2016-12-31 Nkr1.42 Billion -10.30%
2015-12-31 Nkr1.58 Billion +134.10%
2014-12-31 Nkr676.14 Million -13.66%
2013-12-31 Nkr783.08 Million -7.59%
2012-12-31 Nkr847.37 Million +11.71%
2011-12-31 Nkr758.57 Million +4.83%
2010-12-31 Nkr723.61 Million +1.31%
2009-12-31 Nkr714.23 Million +1.52%
2008-12-31 Nkr703.55 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Polaris Media's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 173150000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings Nkr1.73 Billion 88.47%
Other Components Nkr225.60 Million 11.53%
Total Equity Nkr1.96 Billion 100.00%

Polaris Media Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Polaris Media ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Emerald Expositions Events Inc
NYSE:EEX
 		$55.32 Million
NX Filtration Holding BV
AS:NXFIL
 		$55.32 Million
Dolphin Capital Investors Limited
PINK:DOLHF
 		$55.33 Million
China Container Terminal Corp
TW:2613
 		$55.33 Million
Sirtec International Co Ltd
TWO:5356
 		$55.31 Million
ENERGY&MACHINERY KOREA Co.Ltd
KQ:095190
 		$55.29 Million
D. P. Abhushan Limited
NSE:DPABHUSHAN
 		$55.26 Million
Aeye Inc
NASDAQ:LIDR
 		$55.25 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Polaris Media's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 3,520,900,000 to 1,957,100,000, a change of -1,563,800,000 (-44.4%).
  • Net income of 7,500,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 1,098,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 17,000,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 5,400,000 increased equity.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 461,600,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income Nkr7.50 Million +0.38%
Dividends Paid Nkr1.10 Billion -56.11%
Share Repurchases Nkr17.00 Million -0.87%
Share Issuances Nkr5.40 Million +0.28%
Other Changes Nkr-461.60 Million -23.59%
Total Change Nkr- -44.41%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Polaris Media's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 1.59x
  • The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 4.71x to 1.59x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
2008-12-31 Nkr13.49 Nkr63.50 x
2009-12-31 Nkr14.11 Nkr63.50 x
2010-12-31 Nkr15.65 Nkr63.50 x
2011-12-31 Nkr14.99 Nkr63.50 x
2012-12-31 Nkr16.60 Nkr63.50 x
2013-12-31 Nkr15.57 Nkr63.50 x
2014-12-31 Nkr13.37 Nkr63.50 x
2015-12-31 Nkr31.80 Nkr63.50 x
2016-12-31 Nkr28.18 Nkr63.50 x
2017-12-31 Nkr33.35 Nkr63.50 x
2018-12-31 Nkr37.74 Nkr63.50 x
2019-12-31 Nkr50.08 Nkr63.50 x
2020-12-31 Nkr61.96 Nkr63.50 x
2021-12-31 Nkr47.01 Nkr63.50 x
2022-12-31 Nkr71.75 Nkr63.50 x
2023-12-31 Nkr67.69 Nkr63.50 x
2024-12-31 Nkr71.87 Nkr63.50 x
2025-12-31 Nkr40.04 Nkr63.50 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Polaris Media utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 0.38%
  • The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 0.22%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.86x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.04x
  • Recent ROE (0.38%) is below the historical average (10.05%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
2008 7.41% 4.98% 0.79x 1.88x Nkr-18.08 Million
2009 4.52% 1.92% 0.77x 3.05x Nkr-37.43 Million
2010 9.39% 3.62% 0.88x 2.96x Nkr-4.25 Million
2011 15.34% 6.03% 0.93x 2.73x Nkr38.76 Million
2012 18.73% 8.71% 0.86x 2.49x Nkr71.20 Million
2013 12.72% 5.64% 0.93x 2.42x Nkr20.55 Million
2014 13.91% 5.75% 0.93x 2.61x Nkr25.39 Million
2015 60.37% 60.73% 0.62x 1.61x Nkr780.68 Million
2016 -8.05% -7.75% 0.62x 1.69x Nkr-250.28 Million
2017 5.37% 6.02% 0.58x 1.54x Nkr-74.69 Million
2018 5.14% 6.10% 0.58x 1.46x Nkr-87.95 Million
2019 6.38% 6.81% 0.55x 1.70x Nkr-88.60 Million
2020 5.24% 4.90% 0.57x 1.89x Nkr-144.07 Million
2021 3.99% 4.34% 0.54x 1.71x Nkr-227.06 Million
2022 2.15% 2.22% 0.56x 1.73x Nkr-275.56 Million
2023 -1.42% -1.37% 0.56x 1.83x Nkr-378.26 Million
2024 19.25% 18.84% 0.63x 1.62x Nkr325.71 Million
2025 0.38% 0.22% 0.86x 2.04x Nkr-188.21 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Polaris Media's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Publishing
  • Average net assets among peers: $5,897,273,000
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 10.66%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Polaris Media (POL) Nkr2.06 Billion 7.41% 0.93x $55.32 Million
Gyldendal ASA (GYL) $704.55 Million 9.92% 0.99x $10.63 Million
Schibsted ASA B (SCHB) $11.09 Billion 11.39% 0.95x $4.23 Billion