ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. poLight ASA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-88.16 Mil.
poLight ASA's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr361.48 Mil. Therefore, poLight ASA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -24.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for poLight ASA's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:PLT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.72 Med: -36.41 Max: -22.9
Current: -33.29
During the past 12 years, poLight ASA's highest ROA % was -22.90%. The lowest was -42.72%. And the median was -36.41%.
OSL:PLT's ROA % is ranked worse than 95.03% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs OSL:PLT: -33.29
poLight ASA (OSL:PLT) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
poLight ASA ROA % Related Terms
poLight ASA ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, poLight ASA's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
poLight ASA (OSL:PLT) has a ROA % of -24.39% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #2373 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is poLight ASA's ROA % too high?
poLight ASA's current ROA % is -24.39%. Based on the distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #2373 out of 2497 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 ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, poLight ASA ranks #2373 out of 2497 companies for ROA %. This places poLight ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. poLight ASA's current ROA % is -24.39%. 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 ROA % is -24.39%. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSL:PLT), the current ROA % is -24.39% 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:
ROA %: -24.39%
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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