poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) Tax Expense: kr0.20 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is poLight ASA Tax Expense?

poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO 43 Tax Expense is kr0.20 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.

poLight ASA's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.01 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.20 Mil.


poLight ASA  (OSTO:PLTo) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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poLight ASA Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Tax Expense can be seen below:

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poLight ASA Tax Expense Chart

poLight ASA Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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poLight ASA Quarterly Data
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poLight ASA Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax 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 kr0.20 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of kr0.20 Mil mean?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Tax Expense of kr0.20 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors.
Is poLight ASA's Tax Expense too high?
poLight ASA's current Tax Expense is kr0.20 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 Tax Expense compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's Tax Expense of kr0.20 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 Tax Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current Tax Expense is kr0.20 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 Tax Expense of kr0.20 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 Tax Expense is kr0.20 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Tax Expense is kr0.20 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:

  • Tax Expense: kr0.20 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.
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