poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) Total Operating Expense: kr139.36 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


OSTO:PLTO poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO
44 GF Score
Price kr5.98
GF Value kr2.51
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What is poLight ASA Total Operating Expense?

poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO 44 Total Operating Expense is kr139.36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PLTO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.51. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

poLight ASA's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr32.41 Mil. poLight ASA's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr139.36 Mil.

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poLight ASA Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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poLight ASA Total Operating Expense Chart

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

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total 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 kr139.36 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 Total Operating Expense of kr139.36 Mil mean?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Total Operating Expense of kr139.36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors.
Is poLight ASA's Total Operating Expense too high?
poLight ASA's current Total Operating Expense is kr139.36 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 Total Operating Expense compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's Total Operating Expense of kr139.36 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 Total Operating Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Total 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current Total Operating Expense is kr139.36 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 Total Operating Expense of kr139.36 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 Total Operating Expense is kr139.36 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Total Operating Expense is kr139.36 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: kr139.36 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr2.51 vs. price of kr5.98 (138.3% 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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