poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) Research & Development: kr48.84 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


OSTO:PLTO poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO
43 GF Score
Price kr5.98
GF Value kr2.51
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What is poLight ASA Research & Development?

poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO 43 Research & Development is kr48.84 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PLTO with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.51. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. poLight ASA's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr10.15 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr48.84 Mil.

poLight ASA  (OSTO:PLTo) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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poLight ASA Research & Development Historical Data

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poLight ASA Research & Development Chart

poLight ASA Annual Data
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poLight ASA Quarterly Data
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poLight ASA Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 kr48.84 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of kr48.84 Mil mean?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Research & Development of kr48.84 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors.
Is poLight ASA's Research & Development too high?
poLight ASA's current Research & Development is kr48.84 Mil. Overall, poLight ASA has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does poLight ASA's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's Research & Development of kr48.84 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 Research & Development for a Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current Research & Development is kr48.84 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 Research & Development of kr48.84 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 Research & Development is kr48.84 Mil. poLight ASA's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Research & Development is kr48.84 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:

  • Research & Development: kr48.84 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr2.51 vs. price of kr5.98 (138.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 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.
43GF Score

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