Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. poLight ASA's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-22.04 Mil. poLight ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr11.44 Mil. Therefore, poLight ASA's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -192.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for poLight ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:PLT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17029.63 Med: -1376.03 Max: -379.77
Current: -405.88
OSL:PLT's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 97.98% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs OSL:PLT: -405.88
poLight ASA (OSL:PLT) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
poLight ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
poLight ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Net 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, poLight ASA's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, poLight ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's Net 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.
poLight ASA (OSL:PLT) has a Net Margin % of -192.68% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #2422 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is poLight ASA's Net Margin % too high?
poLight ASA's current Net Margin % is -192.68%. Based on the distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #2422 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, poLight ASA has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does poLight ASA's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #2422 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This places poLight ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. poLight ASA's current Net Margin % is -192.68%. 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 kr9.89 — trading 133.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -192.68%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSL:PLT), the current Net Margin % is -192.68% 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 kr9.89 is trading 133.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.24.
GuruFocus considers poLight ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:PLT:
Net Margin %: -192.68%
GF Value™: kr4.24 vs. price of kr9.89 (133.3% above fair value)
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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