poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) Interest Expense: kr-0.97 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is poLight ASA Interest Expense?

poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO 44 Interest Expense is kr-0.97 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PLTO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.51. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. poLight ASA's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr -0.25 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.97 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. poLight ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr -24.49 Mil. poLight ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr -0.25 Mil. poLight ASA did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

poLight ASA  (OSTO:PLTo) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

poLight ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.25 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-24.49 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr9.78 Mil.

poLight ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

poLight ASA did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

poLight ASA Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

poLight ASA Annual Data
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poLight ASA Quarterly Data
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poLight ASA Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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-0.97 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of kr-0.97 Mil mean?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Interest Expense of kr-0.97 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors.
Is poLight ASA's Interest Expense too high?
poLight ASA's current Interest Expense is kr-0.97 Mil. Overall, poLight ASA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does poLight ASA's Interest Expense compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's Interest Expense of kr-0.97 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 Interest Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current Interest Expense is kr-0.97 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 Interest Expense of kr-0.97 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.51, compared to a current price of kr5.98 — trading 138.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is kr-0.97 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Interest Expense is kr-0.97 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 (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 138.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.51.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:

  • Interest Expense: kr-0.97 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr2.51 vs. price of kr5.98 (138.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 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.
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