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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. poLight ASA's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-32.77 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-115.89 Mil.
poLight ASA's pretax margin was -358.73%.
During the past 12 years, poLight ASA's highest Pretax Margin was -338.66%. The lowest was -17012.50%. And the median was -1371.94%.
During the past 12 years, poLight ASA's highest Pretax Margin was -338.66%. The lowest was -17012.50%. And the median was -1371.94%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
poLight ASA Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Pre-Tax Income 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: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, poLight ASA's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, poLight ASA's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 kr-115.89 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.
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Pre-Tax Income of kr-115.89 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors.
Is poLight ASA's Pre-Tax Income too high?
poLight ASA's current Pre-Tax Income is kr-115.89 Mil. Overall, poLight ASA has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does poLight ASA's Pre-Tax Income compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's Pre-Tax Income of kr-115.89 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Hardware company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current Pre-Tax Income is kr-115.89 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 Pre-Tax Income of kr-115.89 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.50, compared to a current price of kr5.98 — trading 139.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is kr-115.89 Mil. poLight ASA's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Pre-Tax Income is kr-115.89 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 139.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.50.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:
Pre-Tax Income: kr-115.89 Mil
GF Value™: kr2.50 vs. price of kr5.98 (139.3% 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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