LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-26
LPTH price how computed
Valuation status
Awaiting full valuationLPTH's estimate rests on a sector-average price-to-earnings multiple, not on its own validated earnings history.
TickrTrends does not publish a borrowed multiple as a verdict. A verdict publishes automatically once LPTH's own trailing P/E history validates; every covered stock is re-evaluated weekly.
- Last price
- $7.29
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $6.18–$18.15
- Market cap
- $511M
- From 52-week high
- -59.8%
- Shares outstanding
- 70M
- Rank in Technology by quality score
- #243 of 274
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-23, older than the 2026-10-26 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-23.
LightPath Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures optical components and assemblies for defense, aerospace, life sciences, and industrial applications. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and serves customers globally through its optical solutions business.
LPTH currently ranks #243 of 274 Technology stocks by quality score.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $511M
- P/E (trailing)
- n/m
- Revenue (TTM)
- $71.7T
- Net margin
- -28.6%
- EPS (TTM)
- $-0.08
- Gross margin
- 0.0%
- Debt / equity
- 0.07
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 295983815.1%
- Shares outstanding
- 70M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- F
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 30 · oversold
- 50-day average
- $10.37
- 200-day average
- $12.04
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-10
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 2 beat, 3 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▬ met (0.0%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+63.6%)
2025-12 ▬ met (0.0%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+66.7%)
2025-06 ▼ miss (-76.8%)
2025-03 ▼ miss (-100.0%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-75.0%)
2024-09 ▬ met (0.0%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 5 buy · 0 hold · 0 sell (5 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $15.4
- Target vs last price
- +111.2%
What our data shows for LPTH
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $6.18–$18.15.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at an oversold 30.
What subscribers see
- Every published Forward Fair Value with its exact discount or premium
- The normalized P/E and quarter count behind each estimate
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
- LPTH's own verdict the week it qualifies, published automatically
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent LPTH news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for LPTH is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- A Look at LightPath Technologies Inc (LPTH) After 7.4% Gain -- GF Value $3.90 vs Price $10.12 (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-18)
- LPTH Looks 141.3% Overvalued on GF Value™ (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-17)
- LightPath’s (LPTH) Defense Pivot Just Showed Up In The Numbers (insidermonkey.com, 2026-09-13)
TickrTrends take: LightPath Technologies operates in the Technology sector and is currently awaiting full valuation according to TickrTrends, meaning comprehensive financial metrics are still being compiled for assessment. The company's shift toward defense-related business represents a strategic repositioning that could materially affect future revenue streams and profitability once the defense contracts begin generating significant returns. Investors monitoring LPTH's valuation should track how this defense pivot translates into concrete financial results in upcoming quarters, as the full impact on the company's valuation metrics will depend on the scale and timing of defense-related revenue recognition.
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-26 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for LPTH showed a shift in momentum this week, with the Relative Strength Index moving from a neutral zone into oversold territory. The Technology sector company's valuation verdict remains in awaiting status as full analysis continues.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-05 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — TickrTrends' quality grade for LPTH declined from C to F this week, indicating a significant deterioration in the company's derived quality indicators. The stock remains under an awaiting full valuation verdict, meaning a comprehensive valuation assessment has not yet been completed. This downgrade suggests that investors should monitor upcoming valuation analysis and fundamental developments closely.
Frequently asked questions
Is LPTH stock undervalued?
LPTH's estimate rests on a sector-average price-to-earnings multiple rather than its own validated earnings history, and TickrTrends does not publish a borrowed multiple as a verdict. It is re-evaluated every week.
What is LPTH's TickrTrends verdict?
LPTH is currently marked 'Awaiting full valuation' - a verdict publishes automatically once LPTH's own trailing P/E history validates under our standards.
How does LPTH compare to other Technology stocks?
LPTH ranks #243 of 274 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by quality score. It carries no fair-value verdict yet, so it is not ranked by discount.
Is LPTH overbought or oversold?
LPTH's 14-day RSI is in the oversold zone on TickrTrends' latest weekly data.
When does LPTH report earnings next?
LPTH's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-10, per the published earnings calendar.
Does LPTH usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters LPTH beat the consensus estimate 2 times and missed 3 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about LPTH?
Of 5 analysts covering LPTH, 5 rate it a buy, 0 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $15.4 (+111.2% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.