poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) Days Sales Outstanding: 139.85 (As of Jun. 2026) — 66% Above Median

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What is poLight ASA Days Sales Outstanding?

poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO 39 Days Sales Outstanding is 139.85 as of Jun. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 84.48. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PLTO with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.40. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,465 Hardware companies, poLight ASA ranks worse than 80.85% on this metric.

poLight ASA's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr14.00 Mil. poLight ASA's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr9.14 Mil. Hence, poLight ASA's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 139.85.

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

OSTO:PLTo' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.35   Med: 84.48   Max: 1183.79
Current: 119.15

During the past 12 years, poLight ASA's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 1183.79. The lowest was 51.35. And the median was 84.48.

OSTO:PLTo's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
80.85% of 2465 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 72.4 vs OSTO:PLTo: 119.15

poLight ASA's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Jun. 2025 (280.56) to Jun. 2026 (139.85).


poLight ASA  (OSTO:PLTo) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


poLight ASA Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


poLight ASA Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding Chart

poLight ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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poLight ASA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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OSTO:PLTO vs APH, GLW, TEL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

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

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

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


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poLight ASA Days Sales Outstanding Calculation

Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

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

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.217 + 6.697) / 2 ) / 20.484*365
=3.457 / 20.484*365
=61.60

poLight ASA's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (12.239 + 15.761) / 2 ) / 9.135*365 / 4
=14 / 9.135*365 / 4
=139.85

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 139.85 mean?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 139.85 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 84.48. Over the past decade, poLight ASA's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 51.35 to 1,183.79. According to the industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #1993 out of 2465 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is poLight ASA's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
poLight ASA's current Days Sales Outstanding of 139.85 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 84.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.35 to a high of 1,183.79. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.40. poLight ASA's value of 139.85 is 93.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #1993 out of 2465 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, poLight ASA has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does poLight ASA's Days Sales Outstanding compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #1993 out of 2465 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places poLight ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.40. poLight ASA's value of 139.85 is 93.2% above this benchmark. Historically, poLight ASA's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 51.35 to 1,183.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.48 vs. the industry median of 72.40, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Hardware company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Hardware companies is 72.40, based on 2,465 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. poLight ASA's current Days Sales Outstanding of 139.85 is 93.2% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. poLight ASA's current Days Sales Outstanding is 139.85, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 84.48. 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 Sales Outstanding of 139.85. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.40, compared to a current price of kr5.98 — trading 149.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 139.85, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 84.48 and 93.2% above the Hardware industry median of 72.40. poLight ASA's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 139.85 as of Jun. 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 149.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.40.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 139.85 (66% above median its 10-year median of 84.48)
  • GF Value™: kr2.40 vs. price of kr5.98 (149.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.2% above the Hardware median (#1993 of 2465)

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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