poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) Days Inventory: 1,360.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Below Median


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What is poLight ASA Days Inventory?

poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO 43 Days Inventory is 1,360.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 1,837.30. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PLTO with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.51. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, poLight ASA ranks worse than 99.63% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). poLight ASA's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr52.50 Mil. poLight ASA's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr3.52 Mil. Hence, poLight ASA's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,360.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for poLight ASA's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:PLTo' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 87.85   Med: 1837.3   Max: 4416.87
Current: 1614.3

During the past 12 years, poLight ASA's highest Days Inventory was 4416.87. The lowest was 87.85. And the median was 1837.30.

OSTO:PLTo's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
99.63% of 2415 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29 vs OSTO:PLTo: 1614.30

poLight ASA's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (2,204.34) to Mar. 2026 (1,360.26).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. poLight ASA's Inventory Turnover for the three months 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 three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.59.


poLight ASA  (OSTO:PLTo) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

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

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

2. 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 three months 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


poLight ASA Days Inventory Related Terms


poLight ASA Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Days 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 Days Inventory Chart

poLight ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,232.24 2,360.21 2,039.70 2,806.63 1,837.30

poLight ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory 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 2,204.34 1,646.08 2,163.88 1,456.16 1,360.26

OSTO:PLTO vs APH, GLW, TEL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, poLight ASA's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's Days Inventory falls into.


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poLight ASA Days Inventory Calculation

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 fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (62.431 + 53.515) / 2 ) / 11.517*365
=57.973 / 11.517*365
=1,837.30

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

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (53.515 + 51.49) / 2 ) / 3.522*365 / 4
=52.5025 / 3.522*365 / 4
=1,360.26

* 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 Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 1,360.26 mean?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Days Inventory of 1,360.26 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 1,837.30. Over the past decade, poLight ASA's Days Inventory has ranged from 87.85 to 4,416.87. According to the industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #2406 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is poLight ASA's Days Inventory too high?
poLight ASA's current Days Inventory of 1,360.26 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1,837.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 87.85 to a high of 4,416.87. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. poLight ASA's value of 1,360.26 is 1342.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #2406 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, poLight ASA has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does poLight ASA's Days Inventory compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #2406 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This places poLight ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. poLight ASA's value of 1,360.26 is 1342.6% above this benchmark. Historically, poLight ASA's own Days Inventory has ranged from 87.85 to 4,416.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,837.30 vs. the industry median of 94.29, poLight ASA has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. poLight ASA's current Days Inventory of 1,360.26 is 1342.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. poLight ASA's current Days Inventory is 1,360.26, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 1,837.30. 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 Days Inventory of 1,360.26. 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 Days Inventory is 1,360.26, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1,837.30 and 1342.6% above the Hardware industry median of 94.29. poLight ASA's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Days Inventory is 1,360.26 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 138.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.51.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:

  • Days Inventory: 1,360.26 (26% below median its 10-year median of 1,837.30)
  • GF Value™: kr2.51 vs. price of kr5.98 (138.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1342.6% above the Hardware median (#2406 of 2415)

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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