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LightPath TechnologiesLPTH +3.94%44 Days Sales Outstanding is 46.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 63.96. 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. Among 2,468 Hardware companies, LightPath Technologies ranks better than 72.49% on this metric.
LightPath Technologies (NAS:LPTH) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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LightPath Technologies Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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LightPath Technologies Days Sales Outstanding Chart
LPTH vs KOPN, MEI, LYTS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, LightPath Technologies's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LightPath Technologies's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LightPath Technologies's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
LightPath Technologies Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (LPTH) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 46.18 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on LightPath Technologies and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 63.96. Over the past decade, LightPath Technologies' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 50.64 to 70.56. According to the industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #679 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is LightPath Technologies' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
LightPath Technologies' current Days Sales Outstanding of 46.18 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 63.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.64 to a high of 70.56. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.92. LightPath Technologies' value of 46.18 is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #679 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Days Sales Outstanding compare to KOPN and MEI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #679 out of 2468 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts LightPath Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.92. LightPath Technologies' value of 46.18 is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, LightPath Technologies' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 50.64 to 70.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.96 vs. the industry median of 73.92, LightPath Technologies has consistently been below 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 Sales Outstanding for a Hardware company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Hardware companies is 73.92, based on 2,468 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LightPath Technologies's current Days Sales Outstanding of 46.18 is 37.5% below 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on LightPath Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LightPath Technologies's current Days Sales Outstanding is 46.18, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 63.96. 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 $13.07 — trading 422.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 46.18, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 63.96 and 37.5% below the Hardware industry median of 73.92. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LightPath Technologies (LPTH), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 46.18 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 $13.07 is trading 422.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.50.
GuruFocus considers LightPath Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LPTH:
Days Sales Outstanding: 46.18 (28% below median its 10-year median of 63.96)
GF Value™: $2.50 vs. price of $13.07 (422.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% below the Hardware median (#679 of 2468)
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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