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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
Companies/Consumer Discretionary/POL
POL$59.0055

Polaris Media ASA

Consumer PublishingVerified

Polaris Media ASA maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.6, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. The price-to-book ratio of 1.48 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 1.48 reflect a market valuation that is in line with the book value of the company's tangible assets. Profitability metrics for Polaris Media are modest, with a return on equity (ROE) of 0.38% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.19%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for healthy returns in the publishing industry, indicating that the company is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and market-specific risks. The absence of segment or geographic breakdown in the financial data limits the ability to assess the resilience of different parts of the business. Polaris Media's growth trajectory is constrained, with a free cash flow of -916.7 million NOK and a capital expenditure of -70.8 million NOK. The negative free cash flow suggests that the company is not generating sufficient cash to fund operations and growth without external financing. The outlook for the current fiscal year indicates a continuation of these trends, with no significant improvement in revenue or profitability expected. The risk assessment for Polaris Media highlights liquidity concerns, with a key flag indicating that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no immediate pressure for share issuance. However, the company's reliance on external financing to fund operations and growth could increase the risk of dilution in the future. Recent events and filings do not indicate any major strategic shifts or operational changes. The company's financial performance remains stable but unremarkable, with no significant developments in the latest disclosures. The absence of recent events or transcripts suggests a lack of material news affecting the company's operations or market position.

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Profile
CompanyPolaris Media ASA
TickerPOL.OL
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryConsumer Publishing
AI analysis

Business. Polaris Media ASA operates in the consumer publishing industry, generating revenue primarily through content creation, media distribution, and digital advertising.

Classification. Polaris Media is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, specifically in the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector and the Consumer Publishing industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Polaris Media ASA maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.6, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. The price-to-book ratio of 1.48 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 1.48 reflect a market valuation that is in line with the book value of the company's tangible assets. Profitability metrics for Polaris Media are modest, with a return on equity (ROE) of 0.38% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.19%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for healthy returns in the publishing industry, indicating that the company is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and market-specific risks. The absence of segment or geographic breakdown in the financial data limits the ability to assess the resilience of different parts of the business. Polaris Media's growth trajectory is constrained, with a free cash flow of -916.7 million NOK and a capital expenditure of -70.8 million NOK. The negative free cash flow suggests that the company is not generating sufficient cash to fund operations and growth without external financing. The outlook for the current fiscal year indicates a continuation of these trends, with no significant improvement in revenue or profitability expected. The risk assessment for Polaris Media highlights liquidity concerns, with a key flag indicating that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no immediate pressure for share issuance. However, the company's reliance on external financing to fund operations and growth could increase the risk of dilution in the future. Recent events and filings do not indicate any major strategic shifts or operational changes. The company's financial performance remains stable but unremarkable, with no significant developments in the latest disclosures. The absence of recent events or transcripts suggests a lack of material news affecting the company's operations or market position.
Key takeaways
  • Polaris Media ASA has a conservative debt structure but faces liquidity constraints with a current ratio of 0.6.
  • The company's profitability is weak, with ROE and ROA below industry norms.
  • Revenue concentration in a single segment and lack of geographic diversification increase operational risk.
  • Negative free cash flow and capital expenditure indicate a need for external financing to sustain operations and growth.
  • The risk of dilution is currently low, but the company's financial position may require additional capital in the future.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyNOK
Revenue$3.65B
Gross profit$3.29B
Operating income$16.5M
Net income$7.5M
R&D—
SG&A—
D&A—
SBC—
Operating cash flow$220.5M
CapEx-$70.8M
Free cash flow-$916.7M
Total assets$3.99B
Total liabilities$2.04B
Total equity$1.95B
Cash & equivalents$347.8M
Long-term debt$557.0M
Valuation
Market price$59.00
Market cap$2.88B
Enterprise value$3.09B
P/E384.5
Reported non-GAAP P/E—
EV/Revenue0.8
EV/Op income187.4
EV/OCF14.0
P/B1.5
P/Tangible book1.5
Tangible book$1.95B
Net cash-$209.2M
Current ratio0.6
Debt/Equity0.3
ROA0.2%
ROE0.4%
Cash conversion29.4%
CapEx/Revenue-1.9%
SBC/Revenue—
Asset intensity—
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Consumer Publishing · cohort 90 companies
MetricPOLActivity
Op margin0.5%2.7% medp25 -6.6% · p75 11.0%below median
Net margin0.2%3.3% medp25 -4.1% · p75 10.0%below median
Gross margin90.1%47.3% medp25 34.1% · p75 69.2%top quartile
R&D / revenue—9.4% medp25 9.4% · p75 9.4%
CapEx / revenue-1.9%-3.0% medp25 -5.2% · p75 -1.2%above median
Debt / equity29.0%7.4% medp25 1.2% · p75 31.4%above median
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-29 00:47 UTCJob: 0256d011