poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -0.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:PLTO poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO
43 GF Score
Price kr5.98
GF Value kr2.47
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is poLight ASA 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO 43 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PLTO with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.47. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

poLight ASA's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.09.

During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of poLight ASA was 28.90% per year. The lowest was -14.10% per year. And the median was 2.80% per year.


poLight ASA  (OSTO:PLTo) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


poLight ASA 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


OSTO:PLTO vs APH, GLW, TEL: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, poLight ASA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, poLight ASA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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poLight ASA 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -0.20% mean?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -0.20% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for poLight ASA and its competitors.
Is poLight ASA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
poLight ASA's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.20%. 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -0.20% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Hardware company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Hardware industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.20%. 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -0.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.47, compared to a current price of kr5.98 — trading 142.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.20%. poLight ASA's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.20% 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 142.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.47.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -0.20%
  • GF Value™: kr2.47 vs. price of kr5.98 (142.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 2 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.
43GF Score

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