LPTH (LightPath Technologies) Deferred Tax: $-0.28 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LPTH LightPath Technologies Inc LPTH
44 GF Score
Price $13.09
GF Value $2.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is LightPath Technologies Deferred Tax?

LightPath Technologies LPTH +4.14% 44 Deferred Tax is $-0.28 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LPTH with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

LightPath Technologies's change in deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Its change in deferred tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.28 Mil.

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LightPath Technologies Deferred Tax Historical Data

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LightPath Technologies Deferred Tax Calculation

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

Deferred Tax 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 $-0.28 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Deferred Tax →
What does a Deferred Tax of $-0.28 Mil mean?
LightPath Technologies (LPTH) has a Deferred Tax of $-0.28 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for LightPath Technologies.
Is LightPath Technologies' Deferred Tax too high?
LightPath Technologies' current Deferred Tax is $-0.28 Mil. 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' Deferred Tax compare to KOPN and MEI?
LightPath Technologies' Deferred Tax of $-0.28 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 Deferred Tax for a Hardware company?
A good Deferred Tax depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Deferred Tax 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 Deferred Tax mean?
A high Deferred Tax can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for LightPath Technologies. LightPath Technologies's current Deferred Tax is $-0.28 Mil. 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 $13.09 — trading 423.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Deferred Tax is $-0.28 Mil. 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 Deferred Tax calculated?
Deferred Tax is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LightPath Technologies (LPTH), the current Deferred Tax is $-0.28 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 LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LightPath Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.09 is trading 423.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.50. GuruFocus considers LightPath Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LPTH:

  • Deferred Tax: $-0.28 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.50 vs. price of $13.09 (423.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LPZB:Germany
Address 2603 Challenger Tech Court, Suite 100, Orlando, FL, USA, 32826
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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