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During the past 12 months, LightPath Technologies's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 296.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -30.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -20.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of LightPath Technologies was 140.80% per year. The lowest was -58.10% per year. And the median was -4.00% per year.
LightPath Technologies (NAS:LPTH) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
LightPath Technologies 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
LPTH vs KOPN, MEI, LYTS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, LightPath Technologies's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate 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.
LightPath Technologies 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LightPath Technologies's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LightPath Technologies's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
LightPath Technologies 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -30.80% mean?
LightPath Technologies (LPTH) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -30.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for LightPath Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #2265 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is LightPath Technologies' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
LightPath Technologies' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -30.80%. Based on the distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #2265 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LightPath Technologies has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LightPath Technologies' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to KOPN and MEI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #2265 out of 2383 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places LightPath Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Hardware company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 3.60, based on 2,383 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for LightPath Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LightPath Technologies's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -30.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LightPath Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LightPath Technologies (LPTH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.50, compared to a current price of $12.90 — trading 416% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -30.80%. LightPath Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LightPath Technologies (LPTH), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -30.80% 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 LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LightPath Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.90 is trading 416% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.50.
GuruFocus considers LightPath Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LPTH:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: -30.80%
GF Value™: $2.50 vs. price of $12.90 (416% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LPTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LightPath Technologies Inc manufactures, distributes, and integrates proprietary optical components and assemblies. It develops optical solutions for traditional optics and communications markets. The company's products include precision molded optics and infrared products, serving markets such as distribution, laser, industrial, instrumentation, telecommunications, and defense. Its products are categorized as infrared components, visible components, assemblies and modules, and engineering services. G5 Infrared's revenue mainly comes from infrared components and assemblies.
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