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LightPath TechnologiesLPTH +4.14%44 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 317% above its 10-year median of 1.68. 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 1,790 Hardware companies, LightPath Technologies ranks worse than 55865.87% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for LightPath Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LPTH'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.88 Med: 1.68 Max: 12.61
Current: -0.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of LightPath Technologies was 12.61. The lowest was -34.88. And the median was 1.68.
LPTH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1790
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs LPTH: -0.76
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
LightPath Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
LightPath Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LightPath Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
LPTH vs KOPN, MEI, LYTS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, LightPath Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LightPath Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LightPath Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
LightPath Technologies (LPTH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.01 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LightPath Technologies. This is 317% above median its historical median of 1.68. According to the industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1790 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is LightPath Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
LightPath Technologies' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.01 is 317% above median its 10-year median of 1.68. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. LightPath Technologies' value of 7.01 is 309.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1790 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' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KOPN and MEI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1790 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places LightPath Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. LightPath Technologies' value of 7.01 is 309.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 1.71, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,790 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LightPath Technologies's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.01 is 309.9% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LightPath Technologies. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LightPath Technologies's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.01, which is 317% above median its own 10-year median of 1.68. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.01, which is 317% above median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 309.9% above the Hardware industry median of 1.71. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LightPath Technologies (LPTH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.01 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:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.01 (317% above median its 10-year median of 1.68)
GF Value™: $2.50 vs. price of $13.09 (423.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 309.9% above the Hardware median (#999999 of 1790)
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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