Polaris Media Net Assets
Polaris Media net assets. Based on the latest financial reports, Polaris Media (POL) has net assets worth Nkr1.76 Billion NOK (≈ $185.55 Million USD) as of June 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (Nkr3.58 Billion ≈ $376.58 Million USD) and total liabilities (Nkr1.82 Billion ≈ $191.03 Million USD). 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. Also explore Polaris Media equity growth rate to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | Nkr1.76 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 49.27% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.54% |
| 5-Year Change | -46.04% |
| 10-Year Change | 45.39% |
| Growth Volatility | 35.2 |
Net Assets of Polaris Media (2008–2025)
Net assets of Polaris Media from 2008 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Polaris Media's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how leveraged is Polaris Media's balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Net Assets for Polaris Media (2008–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Polaris Media from 2008 to 2025. For live market cap and overall valuation, see how much is Polaris Media worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Nkr2.06 Billion ≈ $217.22 Million |
-41.37% |
| 2024-12-31 | Nkr3.52 Billion ≈ $370.50 Million |
+1.73% |
| 2023-12-31 | Nkr3.46 Billion ≈ $364.21 Million |
-3.12% |
| 2022-12-31 | Nkr3.57 Billion ≈ $375.94 Million |
-6.61% |
| 2021-12-31 | Nkr3.83 Billion ≈ $402.55 Million |
+33.50% |
| 2020-12-31 | Nkr2.87 Billion ≈ $301.54 Million |
+22.81% |
| 2019-12-31 | Nkr2.33 Billion ≈ $245.53 Million |
+27.64% |
| 2018-12-31 | Nkr1.83 Billion ≈ $192.36 Million |
+10.99% |
| 2017-12-31 | Nkr1.65 Billion ≈ $173.31 Million |
+16.00% |
| 2016-12-31 | Nkr1.42 Billion ≈ $149.41 Million |
-10.30% |
| 2015-12-31 | Nkr1.58 Billion ≈ $166.56 Million |
+134.10% |
| 2014-12-31 | Nkr676.14 Million ≈ $71.15 Million |
-13.66% |
| 2013-12-31 | Nkr783.08 Million ≈ $82.40 Million |
-7.59% |
| 2012-12-31 | Nkr847.37 Million ≈ $89.17 Million |
+11.71% |
| 2011-12-31 | Nkr758.57 Million ≈ $79.82 Million |
+4.83% |
| 2010-12-31 | Nkr723.61 Million ≈ $76.14 Million |
+1.31% |
| 2009-12-31 | Nkr714.23 Million ≈ $75.16 Million |
+1.52% |
| 2008-12-31 | Nkr703.55 Million ≈ $74.03 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.
Polaris Media Net Assets Breakdown (December 2025)
Polaris Media net assets breakdown by equity component as of December 2025.
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | Nkr1.73 Billion | 88.66% |
| Other Components | Nkr221.50 Million | 11.34% |
| Total Equity | Nkr1.95 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 |
|---|---|
|
Cadiz Inc
NASDAQ:CDZI
|
$298.06 Million |
|
Daeduck Co. Ltd.
KO:008060
|
$298.11 Million |
|
Guangdong Anjubao Digital Tech
SHE:300155
|
$298.11 Million |
|
Jiangsu Lidao New Material Co Ltd Class A
SHG:603937
|
$298.33 Million |
|
Shanghai Information2 Software Inc. A
SHG:688435
|
$297.89 Million |
|
TangYuan Electric
SHE:300789
|
$297.85 Million |
|
Tang Eng Iron Works Co Ltd
TWO:2035
|
$297.73 Million |
|
Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Ltd
AU:HTA
|
$297.71 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 1,953,000,000, a change of -1,567,900,000 (-44.5%).
- 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 465,700,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | Nkr7.50 Million | +0.38% |
| Dividends Paid | Nkr1.10 Billion | -56.23% |
| Share Repurchases | Nkr17.00 Million | -0.87% |
| Share Issuances | Nkr5.40 Million | +0.28% |
| Other Changes | Nkr-465.70 Million | -23.85% |
| Total Change | Nkr- | -44.53% |
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: 1.45x
- 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 4.28x to 1.45x 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 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | Nkr14.11 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | Nkr15.65 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | Nkr14.99 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | Nkr16.60 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | Nkr15.57 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | Nkr13.37 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | Nkr31.80 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | Nkr28.18 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | Nkr33.35 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | Nkr37.74 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | Nkr50.08 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | Nkr61.96 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | Nkr47.01 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | Nkr71.75 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | Nkr67.69 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | Nkr71.87 | Nkr57.80 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | Nkr39.96 | Nkr57.80 | 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-187.80 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: $11,134,083,858
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -179.25%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Media (POL) | Nkr1.76 Billion | 7.41% | 1.03x | $297.98 Million |
| Gyldendal ASA (GYL) | $897.87 Million | 8.99% | 1.45x | $99.54 Million |
| Schibsted ASA A (SCHA) | $32.50 Billion | 39.86% | 0.23x | $3.45 Billion |
| Schibsted ASA B (SCHB) | $381.57K | -586.60% | 1.56x | $4.37 Billion |
About Polaris Media
Polaris Media ASA, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media house company in Norway and Sweden. The company engages in newspaper and digital subscription; and advertising in printed newspapers and digital advertising campaigns. It is also involved in the printing of editorial and advertising supplements, civilian printing, and other magazines/supplements; and distribution of newspapers… Read more