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LightPath TechnologiesFRA:LPZB +2.91%49 Days Inventory is 99.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 120.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:LPZB with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,414 Hardware companies, LightPath Technologies ranks worse than 59.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LightPath Technologies's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LPZB'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 104.77 Med: 120.69 Max: 160.76
Current: 111.75
During the past 13 years, LightPath Technologies's highest Days Inventory was 160.76. The lowest was 104.77. And the median was 120.69.
FRA:LPZB's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 59.28% of 2414
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.5
vs FRA:LPZB: 111.75
LightPath Technologies's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (135.56) to Mar. 2026 (99.76).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
LightPath Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.91.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
LightPath Technologies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.70.
LightPath Technologies (FRA:LPZB) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
LightPath Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
LightPath Technologies's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
LightPath Technologies Days Inventory Related Terms
LightPath Technologies Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LightPath Technologies's Days Inventory 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.
FRA:LPZB vs KOPN, MEI, LYTS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, LightPath Technologies's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LightPath Technologies's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LightPath Technologies's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
LightPath Technologies (FRA:LPZB) has a Days Inventory of 99.76 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on LightPath Technologies and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 120.69. Over the past decade, LightPath Technologies' Days Inventory has ranged from 104.77 to 160.76. According to the industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #1431 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is LightPath Technologies' Days Inventory too high?
LightPath Technologies' current Days Inventory of 99.76 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 120.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 104.77 to a high of 160.76. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.50. LightPath Technologies' value of 99.76 is 5.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #1431 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LightPath Technologies has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LightPath Technologies' Days Inventory compare to KOPN and MEI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #1431 out of 2414 companies for Days Inventory. This places LightPath Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.50. LightPath Technologies' value of 99.76 is 5.6% above this benchmark. Historically, LightPath Technologies' own Days Inventory has ranged from 104.77 to 160.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 120.69 vs. the industry median of 94.50, LightPath Technologies has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.50, based on 2,414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LightPath Technologies's current Days Inventory of 99.76 is 5.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on LightPath Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LightPath Technologies's current Days Inventory is 99.76, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 120.69. 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 (FRA:LPZB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.11, compared to a current price of €10.60 — trading 402.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 99.76, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 120.69 and 5.6% above the Hardware industry median of 94.50. LightPath Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LightPath Technologies (FRA:LPZB), the current Days Inventory is 99.76 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 (FRA:LPZB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LightPath Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.60 is trading 402.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.11.
GuruFocus considers LightPath Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LPZB:
Days Inventory: 99.76 (17% below median its 10-year median of 120.69)
GF Value™: €2.11 vs. price of €10.60 (402.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.6% above the Hardware median (#1431 of 2414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LPZB 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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