What is Polaris Media ASA's (POL.OL) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Polaris Media ASA (POL.OL) is 58/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (41), Value (41), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Polaris Media ASA have an economic moat?

Polaris Media ASA (POL.OL) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Polaris Media ASA a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Polaris Media ASA (POL.OL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 58/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Polaris Media ASA in?

Polaris Media ASA (POL.OL) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Publishing industry (Norway).

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POL.OL

HOLD

Polaris Media ASA · Communication Services · Norway · $295M · Avg Vol: $140K/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

266.4x

ROE

0.9%

D/E

0.3x

Dividend %

5.7%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Polaris Media ASA is a leading regional media group in Norway and Sweden, operating a diverse portfolio of local newspapers, digital news sites, and printing/distribution services. The company has successfully transitioned to a digital-first subscription model, leveraging local journalistic relevance to maintain high audience engagement. Its competitive moat is built on dominant local market positions, strong brand loyalty, and shared digital infrastructure across its media houses.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	343.3M	344.3M	341.0M	345.8M	0.2%	346.0M
EPS	0.10	-0.10	1.39	0.02	-46.5%	0.02
Shares	48.9M	49.0M	49.0M	49.0M	+0.1%	49.0M
Debt	101.7M	125.4M	63.8M	56.1M	-18.0%	59.5M
Equity	337.3M	333.9M	354.9M	196.9M	-16.4%	—
Op CF	23.0M	13.6M	23.2M	21.5M	-2.2%	22.6M
Inv CF	-11.1M	-2.0M	160.9M	45.8M	—	—
Fin CF	-45.7M	-26.0M	-83.8M	-162.6M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+1.4%

SMA 50SMA 200

$6.03

RSI (14)

47.3

52W High

$6.45

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

1.7%26.9

ROE

0.9%27.8

GP/Assets

25.2%52.3

Op. Margin

-0.4%22.2

FCF/Assets

6.1%57.1

Piotroski

775.3

Int. Cover

2.0x28.9

D/E Ratio

0.31x47.7

Current Ratio

0.58x7.1

Value

P/E (TTM)

266.4x3.0

EV/EBITDA

21.2x20.5

P/FCF

11.3x62.1

P/B

1.6x55.3

P/S

0.8x70.5

Div Yield

5.7%78.6

Momentum

52W High %

93%88.7

RS 6M

-4%67.5

SMA 50/200

1.10x79.0

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$295M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

31.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of POL.OL are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
POL.OL	Polaris Media ASA(you)	$295M	58	HOLD
OTEC.OL	Otello Corporation ASA	$117M	55	HOLD
LINK.OL	LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA	$662M	35	HOLD
OPRA	Opera Limited	$1.7B	95	STRONG BUY
TEL.OL	Telenor ASA	$20.0B	62	HOLD
VEND.OL	VEND MARKETPLACES ASA	$4.8B	13	STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 12.0% · P/E 13.5x · Gross margin 51.0%

Polaris Media ASA (POL.OL) — Stock Score Summary

Polaris Media ASA (POL.OL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 58/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (69/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$6.03
Market Cap	$295M
P/E (TTM)	266.36
Price/Book	1.61
Return on Equity	0.9%
Return on Invested Capital	1.7%
Debt/Equity	31.09
Gross Margin	31.5%
Operating Margin	-0.4%
Revenue Growth	0.2%
Dividend Yield	5.7%
Free Cash Flow	$26M

Polaris Media ASA operates in the Publishing industry, part of the Communication Services sector (Norway).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polaris Media ASA’s (POL.OL) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Polaris Media ASA (POL.OL) is 58/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (41), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Polaris Media ASA have an economic moat?: Polaris Media ASA (POL.OL) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Polaris Media ASA a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Polaris Media ASA (POL.OL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 58/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Polaris Media ASA in?: Polaris Media ASA (POL.OL) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Publishing industry (Norway).