poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) Other Operating Expense: kr40.30 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:PLTO poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO
44 GF Score
Price kr5.98
GF Value kr2.31
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What is poLight ASA Other Operating Expense?

poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO 44 Other Operating Expense is kr40.30 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PLTO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.31. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

poLight ASA's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr10.46 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr40.30 Mil.

poLight ASA's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (kr9.20 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (kr11.90 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (kr11.90 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (kr10.46 Mil).

poLight ASA's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (kr66.03 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (kr109.61 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (kr109.61 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (kr136.34 Mil).

poLight ASA Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Other Operating 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

poLight ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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poLight ASA Quarterly Data
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poLight ASA Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating 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 kr40.30 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of kr40.30 Mil mean?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Other Operating Expense of kr40.30 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors.
Is poLight ASA's Other Operating Expense too high?
poLight ASA's current Other Operating Expense is kr40.30 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 Other Operating Expense compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's Other Operating Expense of kr40.30 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 Other Operating Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Other Operating 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current Other Operating Expense is kr40.30 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 Other Operating Expense of kr40.30 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.31, compared to a current price of kr5.98 — trading 158.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is kr40.30 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Other Operating Expense is kr40.30 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 158.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.31.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:

  • Other Operating Expense: kr40.30 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr2.31 vs. price of kr5.98 (158.9% 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.
44GF Score

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