The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Buyback Yield % 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.
OSTO:PLTO vs APH, GLW, TEL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, poLight ASA's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, poLight ASA's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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 (OSTO:PLTO) has a Buyback Yield % of -10.42 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #611 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is poLight ASA's Buyback Yield % too high?
poLight ASA's current Buyback Yield % is -10.42. Based on the distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #611 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, poLight ASA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does poLight ASA's Buyback Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #611 out of 730 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places poLight ASA in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current Buyback Yield % is -10.42. 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 Buyback Yield % of -10.42. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.51, compared to a current price of kr5.98 — trading 138.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -10.42. poLight ASA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Buyback Yield % is -10.42 as of Jul. 03, 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 138.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.51.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:
Buyback Yield %: -10.42
GF Value™: kr2.51 vs. price of kr5.98 (138.3% above fair value)
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 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.
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