poLight ASA (OSL:PLT) Days Payable: 149.16 (As of Mar. 2026) — 74% Below Median


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43 GF Score
Price kr10.10
GF Value kr4.24
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What is poLight ASA Days Payable?

poLight ASA OSL:PLT -2.13% 43 Days Payable is 149.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 572.16. GuruFocus rates OSL:PLT with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,441 Hardware companies, poLight ASA ranks better than 80.05% on this metric.

poLight ASA's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr5.76 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 Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 149.16.

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

OSL:PLT' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 135.73   Med: 572.16   Max: 3539.86
Current: 135.73

During the past 12 years, poLight ASA's highest Days Payable was 3539.86. The lowest was 135.73. And the median was 572.16.

OSL:PLT's Days Payable is ranked better than
80.05% of 2441 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.99 vs OSL:PLT: 135.73

poLight ASA's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (191.42) to Mar. 2026 (149.16). It may suggest that poLight ASA accelerated paying its suppliers.


poLight ASA Days Payable Historical Data

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

poLight ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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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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OSL:PLT vs APH, GLW, TEL: Days Payable Comparison

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

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

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


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poLight ASA Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

poLight ASA's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (6.571 + 8.345) / 2 ) / 11.517*365
=7.458 / 11.517*365
=236.36

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

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (8.345 + 3.169) / 2 ) / 3.522*365 / 4
=5.757 / 3.522*365 / 4
=149.16

* 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 Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 149.16 mean?
poLight ASA (OSL:PLT) has a Days Payable of 149.16 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 572.16. Over the past decade, poLight ASA's Days Payable has ranged from 135.73 to 3,539.86. According to the industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #487 out of 2441 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is poLight ASA's Days Payable too high?
poLight ASA's current Days Payable of 149.16 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 572.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 135.73 to a high of 3,539.86. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.99. poLight ASA's value of 149.16 is 113.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #487 out of 2441 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, poLight ASA has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does poLight ASA's Days Payable compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #487 out of 2441 companies for Days Payable. This places poLight ASA in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 69.99. poLight ASA's value of 149.16 is 113.1% above this benchmark. Historically, poLight ASA's own Days Payable has ranged from 135.73 to 3,539.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 572.16 vs. the industry median of 69.99, 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 Payable for a Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.99, based on 2,441 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. poLight ASA's current Days Payable of 149.16 is 113.1% 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 69.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. poLight ASA's current Days Payable is 149.16, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 572.16. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, poLight ASA (OSL:PLT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.24, compared to a current price of kr10.10 — trading 138.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 149.16, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 572.16 and 113.1% above the Hardware industry median of 69.99. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSL:PLT), the current Days Payable is 149.16 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 (OSL:PLT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, poLight ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr10.10 is trading 138.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.24. GuruFocus considers poLight ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:PLT:

  • Days Payable: 149.16 (74% below median its 10-year median of 572.16)
  • GF Value™: kr4.24 vs. price of kr10.10 (138.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 113.1% above the Hardware median (#487 of 2441)

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


poLight ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges 3OL0: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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