poLight ASA (OSL:PLT) EBIT: kr-112.77 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


OSL:PLT poLight ASA OSL:PLT
44 GF Score
Price kr9.89
GF Value kr4.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is poLight ASA EBIT?

poLight ASA OSL:PLT -4.54% 44 EBIT is kr-112.77 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:PLT with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

poLight ASA's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-21.80 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-112.77 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. poLight ASA's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -134.30%. poLight ASA's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -133.77%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. poLight ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.07%.


poLight ASA  (OSL:PLT) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

poLight ASA's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-97.968 * ( 1 - 0.02% )/( (72.576 + 73.285)/ 2 )
=-97.9484064/72.9305
=-134.30 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=372.776 - 18.084 - ( 282.116 - max(0, 23.565 - 350.971+282.116))
=72.576

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

poLight ASA's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-87.196/( ( (18.774 + max(42.836, 0)) + (21.388 + max(47.369, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-87.196/( ( 61.61 + 68.757 )/ 2 )
=-87.196/65.1835
=-133.77 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(6.697 + 53.515 + 5.349) - (18.084 + 0 + 4.641)
=42.836

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(12.239 + 51.49 + 2.126) - (15.17 + 0 + 3.316)
=47.369

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

poLight ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-112.768/1857.310
=-6.07 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


poLight ASA EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

poLight ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -53.19 -67.31 -85.01 -101.39 -117.09

poLight ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBIT 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 -26.12 -30.39 -28.17 -32.42 -21.80

OSL:PLT vs APH, GLW, TEL: EBIT Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, poLight ASA's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, poLight ASA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


OSL:PLT
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poLight ASA EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 kr-112.77 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of kr-112.77 Mil mean?
poLight ASA (OSL:PLT) has a EBIT of kr-112.77 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on poLight ASA.
Is poLight ASA's EBIT too high?
poLight ASA's current EBIT is kr-112.77 Mil. Overall, poLight ASA has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does poLight ASA's EBIT compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's EBIT of kr-112.77 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 EBIT for a Hardware company?
A good EBIT depends on the Hardware industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on poLight ASA. poLight ASA's current EBIT is kr-112.77 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?
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 kr9.89 — trading 133.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is kr-112.77 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSL:PLT), the current EBIT is kr-112.77 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 (OSL:PLT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, poLight ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr9.89 is trading 133.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.24. GuruFocus considers poLight ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:PLT:

  • EBIT: kr-112.77 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr4.24 vs. price of kr9.89 (133.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

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.
44GF Score

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