poLight ASAOSL:PLT -2.13%43 Gross Margin % is 69.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 43.78. 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 2,454 Hardware companies, poLight ASA ranks better than 90.91% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. poLight ASA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr7.92 Mil. poLight ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr11.44 Mil. Therefore, poLight ASA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 69.21%.
Warning Sign:
poLight ASA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -21.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for poLight ASA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:PLT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1107.18 Med: 43.78 Max: 76.88
Current: 55.45
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of poLight ASA was 76.88%. The lowest was -1107.18%. And the median was 43.78%.
OSL:PLT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.91% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs OSL:PLT: 55.45
poLight ASA had a gross margin of 69.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for poLight ASA was -21.10% per year.
poLight ASA (OSL:PLT) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
poLight ASA had a gross margin of 69.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
poLight ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
poLight ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Gross Margin % 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.
OSL:PLT vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, poLight ASA's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, poLight ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
poLight ASA (OSL:PLT) has a Gross Margin % of 69.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 43.78. According to the industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #223 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is poLight ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
poLight ASA's current Gross Margin % of 69.21% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 43.78. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. poLight ASA's value of 69.21% is 181.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #223 out of 2454 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 Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #223 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places poLight ASA in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. poLight ASA's value of 69.21% is 181.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 43.78 vs. the industry median of 24.57, 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 Gross Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, based on 2,454 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. poLight ASA's current Gross Margin % of 69.21% is 181.7% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. poLight ASA's current Gross Margin % is 69.21%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 43.78. 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 Gross Margin % is 69.21%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 43.78 and 181.7% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSL:PLT), the current Gross Margin % is 69.21% 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:
Gross Margin %: 69.21% (58% above median its 10-year median of 43.78)
GF Value™: kr4.24 vs. price of kr10.10 (138.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 181.7% above the Hardware median (#223 of 2454)
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 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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