poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) Book Value per Share: kr1.51 (As of Mar. 2026)


OSTO:PLTO poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO
45 GF Score
Price kr5.98
GF Value kr2.34
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is poLight ASA Book Value per Share?

poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO 45 Book Value per Share is kr1.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PLTO with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.34. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

poLight ASA's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1.51.

During the past 12 months, poLight ASA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 40.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of poLight ASA was 4.30% per year. The lowest was -53.20% per year. And the median was -15.00% per year.

poLight ASA's current price is kr5.98132. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1.51. Hence, today's PB Ratio of poLight ASA is 3.97.

During the past 12 years, the highest P/B Ratio of poLight ASA was 17.79. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 4.07.

Warning Sign:

poLight ASA stock PB Ratio (=7.18) is close to 2-year high of 7.18.


poLight ASA  (OSTO:PLTo) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


poLight ASA Book Value per Share Related Terms


poLight ASA Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

poLight ASA Book Value per Share Chart

poLight ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.28 2.31 2.56 1.79 1.59

poLight ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.07 1.61 1.73 1.59 1.51

OSTO:PLTO vs APH, GLW, TEL: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, poLight ASA's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


poLight ASA PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, poLight ASA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's PB Ratio falls into.


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poLight ASA Book Value per Share Calculation

poLight ASA's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(339.21-0.00)/212.77
=1.59

poLight ASA's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(321.07-0.00)/212.92
=1.51

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of kr1.51 mean?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Book Value per Share of kr1.51 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors.
Is poLight ASA's Book Value per Share too high?
poLight ASA's current Book Value per Share is kr1.51. Overall, poLight ASA has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does poLight ASA's Book Value per Share compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's Book Value per Share of kr1.51 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current Book Value per Share is kr1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is poLight ASA stock overvalued right now?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a current Book Value per Share of kr1.51. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.34, compared to a current price of kr5.98 — trading 155.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is kr1.51. poLight ASA's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Book Value per Share is kr1.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, poLight ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr5.98 is trading 155.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.34.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:

  • Book Value per Share: kr1.51
  • GF Value™: kr2.34 vs. price of kr5.98 (155.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:PLTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


poLight ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges PLT:Norway3OL0:Germany
Address Kjelleveien 21A, Tonsberg, NOR, 3125
poLight ASA provides photographic lenses used in cameras for smartphones, wearables such as watches and glasses, and industrial applications including medical and retail. The company specializes in optics, polymers, micro-electromechanical systems technology, and image application and processing. Its products include Driver ASIC and TLens. The Group has only one operating segment the TLens technology platform. Its geographical segments are the United States, Asia, and Europe.
45GF Score

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