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poLight ASA's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr4.41 Mil. poLight ASA's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was kr20.22 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. poLight ASA's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr4.41 Mil. poLight ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr9.14 Mil. Therefore, poLight ASA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 48.25%.
poLight ASA had a gross margin of 48.25% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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%.
Warning Sign:
poLight ASA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -21.1%.
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 48.25% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
poLight ASA Gross Profit Related Terms
poLight ASA Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Gross Profit 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: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, poLight ASA's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, poLight ASA's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr20.22 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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 (OSTO:PLTO) has a Gross Profit of kr20.22 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors.
Is poLight ASA's Gross Profit too high?
poLight ASA's current Gross Profit is kr20.22 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's Gross Profit of kr20.22 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 Gross Profit for a Hardware company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current Gross Profit is kr20.22 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?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a current Gross Profit of kr20.22 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.03, compared to a current price of kr5.98 — trading 194.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is kr20.22 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Gross Profit is kr20.22 Mil 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 194.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.03.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:
Gross Profit: kr20.22 Mil
GF Value™: kr2.03 vs. price of kr5.98 (194.6% above fair value)
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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