poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) Change In Inventory: kr8.41 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:PLTO poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO
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Price kr5.98
GF Value kr1.96
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What is poLight ASA Change In Inventory?

poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO 44 Change In Inventory is kr8.41 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PLTO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.96. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

poLight ASA's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2.03 Mil. It means poLight ASA's inventory declined by kr2.03 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

poLight ASA's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr8.92 Mil. It means poLight ASA's inventory declined by kr8.92 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

poLight ASA's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr51.49 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. poLight ASA's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,360.26.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. poLight ASA's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. poLight ASA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.59.


poLight ASA  (OSTO:PLTo) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

poLight ASA's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=52.5025/3.522*365 / 4
=1,360.26

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

poLight ASA's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

poLight ASA's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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 Change In Inventory Related Terms


poLight ASA Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory Chart

poLight ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Inventory
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poLight ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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poLight ASA Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr8.41 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of kr8.41 Mil mean?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Change In Inventory of kr8.41 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for poLight ASA and its competitors.
Is poLight ASA's Change In Inventory too high?
poLight ASA's current Change In Inventory is kr8.41 Mil. 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 Change In Inventory compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's Change In Inventory of kr8.41 Mil 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 Change In Inventory for a Hardware company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current Change In Inventory is kr8.41 Mil. 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 Change In Inventory of kr8.41 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.96, compared to a current price of kr5.98 — trading 205.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is kr8.41 Mil. 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 Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Change In Inventory is kr8.41 Mil 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 205.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.96.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:

  • Change In Inventory: kr8.41 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr1.96 vs. price of kr5.98 (205.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 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.
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