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poLight ASAOSTO:PLTO 49 Equity-to-Asset is 0.89 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PLTO with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.67. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,498 Hardware companies, poLight ASA ranks better than 97.48% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. poLight ASA's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr291.98 Mil. poLight ASA's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr329.81 Mil.
Therefore, poLight ASA's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for poLight ASA's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:PLTo'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 0.91 Max: 0.95
Current: 0.89
During the past 12 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of poLight ASA was 0.95. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 0.91.
OSTO:PLTo's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 97.48% of 2498
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs OSTO:PLTo: 0.89
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
poLight ASA Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
poLight ASA Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Equity-to-Asset 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.
OSTO:PLTO vs APH, GLW, TEL: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, poLight ASA's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, poLight ASA's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
poLight ASA's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.89 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, poLight ASA's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.78 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #63 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is poLight ASA's Equity-to-Asset too high?
poLight ASA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.89 is near median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 0.95. The Hardware industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. poLight ASA's value of 0.89 is 56.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #63 out of 2498 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 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does poLight ASA's Equity-to-Asset compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #63 out of 2498 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places poLight ASA in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. poLight ASA's value of 0.89 is 56.1% above this benchmark. Historically, poLight ASA's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.78 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.57, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Hardware company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Hardware companies is 0.57, based on 2,498 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. poLight ASA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.89 is 56.1% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. poLight ASA's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.91. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.89. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.67, compared to a current price of kr5.98 — trading 124% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 56.1% above the Hardware industry median of 0.57. poLight ASA's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.89 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 124% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.67.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.89 (near median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: kr2.67 vs. price of kr5.98 (124% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% above the Hardware median (#63 of 2498)
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 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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