poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) Total Payout Ratio: 1.97 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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OSTO:PLTO poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO
44 GF Score
Price kr5.98
GF Value kr2.22
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is poLight ASA Total Payout Ratio?

poLight ASA OSTO:PLTO 44 Total Payout Ratio is 1.97 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PLTO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.22. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

poLight ASA's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.97.


poLight ASA Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


poLight ASA Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for poLight ASA's Total Payout Ratio 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.

poLight ASA Total Payout Ratio Chart

poLight ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.65 0.00 1.75 1.44 1.90

poLight ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSTO:PLTO vs APH, GLW, TEL: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, poLight ASA's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, poLight ASA's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where poLight ASA's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


OSTO:PLTO
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poLight ASA Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

poLight ASA's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 223.851 + 0) / -118.054
=1.90

poLight ASA's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0.606 + 0) / -22.044
=0.03

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 1.97 mean?
poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.97 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors.
Is poLight ASA's Total Payout Ratio too high?
poLight ASA's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.97. 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 Payout Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
poLight ASA's Total Payout Ratio of 1.97 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 Payout Ratio for a Hardware company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on poLight ASA and its competitors. poLight ASA's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.97. 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 Payout Ratio of 1.97. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.22, compared to a current price of kr5.98 — trading 169.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.97. 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 Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For poLight ASA (OSTO:PLTO), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.97 as of Jul. 25, 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 169.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.22.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:PLTO:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.97
  • GF Value™: kr2.22 vs. price of kr5.98 (169.4% 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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