What is poLight ASA's (PLT.OL) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for poLight ASA (PLT.OL) is 25/100, with a Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (27), Value (35), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap's 19,000+ stock universe.

Does poLight ASA have an economic moat?

poLight ASA (PLT.OL) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is poLight ASA a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for poLight ASA (PLT.OL) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 25/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is poLight ASA in?

poLight ASA (PLT.OL) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Electronic Components industry (Norway).

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PLT.OL

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poLight ASA · Technology · Norway · $176M · Avg Vol: $580K/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-43.1%

D/E

0.0x

Dividend %

—

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

poLight ASA is a micro-cap technology firm specializing in tunable optics with unproven commercial scale and no direct connection to our high-conviction macro themes.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

poLight ASA develops and commercializes patented tunable optics technology, specifically TLens, which replicates the human eye's autofocus capabilities for mobile, industrial, and medical cameras. The company operates as a fabless technology developer, leveraging external manufacturing partners to scale production rapidly. Its competitive moat is protected by a broad patent portfolio and a unique polymer-based technology that offers superior speed and low power consumption.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	1M	2M	1M	2M	15.3%
EPS	-0.12	-0.15	-0.10	-0.07	—
Shares	65M	78M	130M	213M	+226.6%
Debt	440,217	338,870	1M	1M	38.6%
Equity	16M	22M	25M	37M	31.1%
Op CF	-7M	-10M	-7M	-10M	—
Inv CF	-995,303	649	-259,804	-176,952	—
Fin CF	-76,795	14M	13M	23M	—

PRICE (1M)+43.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$0.92

RSI (14)

66.7

52W High

$0.94

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-33.5%4.5

ROE

-43.1%4.8

GP/Assets

4.2%8.8

Op. Margin

-214.1%2.4

FCF/Assets

-12.2%10.5

Piotroski

—18.9

Int. Cover

-50.0x2.7

D/E Ratio

0.03x80.6

Current Ratio

16.94x98.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

-12.9x85.7

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

5.8x28.2

P/S

64.2x2.3

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

97%95.2

RS 6M

-11%53.3

SMA 50/200

1.04x47.4

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$176M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

55.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of PLT.OL are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
PLT.OL	poLight ASA(you)	$176M	25	SELL
ENSU.OL	Ensurge Micropower ASA	$65M	1	STRONG SELL
OTOVO.OL	Otovo ASA	$85M	25	SELL
KIT.OL	Kitron ASA	$2.7B	97	STRONG BUY
IDEX.OL	IDEX Biometrics ASA	$78M	13	STRONG SELL
GENO.OL	GENERAL OCEANS ASA	$468M	40	HOLD
APR.OL	APPEAR ASA	$345M	60	HOLD
BOUV.OL	Bouvet ASA	$525M	75	BUY
SMOP.OL	Smartoptics Group ASA	$679M	93	STRONG BUY
NORBT.OL	Norbit ASA	$1.3B	81	STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 15.6% · P/E 31.7x · Gross margin 40.2%

poLight ASA (PLT.OL) — Stock Score Summary

poLight ASA (PLT.OL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 25/100 based on Quality (27/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. poLight ASA is a micro-cap technology firm specializing in tunable optics with unproven commercial scale and no direct connection to our high-conviction macro themes.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$0.92
Market Cap	$176M
Price/Book	5.80
Return on Equity	-43.1%
Return on Invested Capital	-33.5%
Debt/Equity	3.31
Gross Margin	55.4%
Operating Margin	-214.1%
Revenue Growth	197.2%
Free Cash Flow	$-532K

poLight ASA operates in the Electronic Components industry, part of the Technology sector (Norway).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is poLight ASA’s (PLT.OL) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for poLight ASA (PLT.OL) is 25/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (27), Value (35), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does poLight ASA have an economic moat?: poLight ASA (PLT.OL) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is poLight ASA a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for poLight ASA (PLT.OL) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 25/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is poLight ASA in?: poLight ASA (PLT.OL) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Electronic Components industry (Norway).