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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, LightPath Technologies's enterprise value is $774.54 Mil.
LightPath Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.85 Mil. Therefore, LightPath Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -52.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for LightPath Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LPTH'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -218.15 Med: 10.83 Max: 146.5
Current: -52.17
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of LightPath Technologies was 146.50. The lowest was -218.15. And the median was 10.83.
LPTH's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1891
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.38
vs LPTH: -52.17
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
LightPath Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
LightPath Technologies's share price for today is $13.035.
LightPath Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.500.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, LightPath Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LightPath Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LightPath Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
LightPath Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $774.54 Mil.
LightPath Technologies's EBITDA 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 $-14.85 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.
LightPath Technologies (LPTH) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -52.17 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LightPath Technologies. According to the industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1891 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is LightPath Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
LightPath Technologies' current EV-to-EBITDA is -52.17. Based on the distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1891 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to KOPN and MEI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1891 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places LightPath Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.38. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.38, based on 1,891 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LightPath Technologies. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LightPath Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA is -52.17. 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 $13.04 — trading 421.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -52.17. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LightPath Technologies (LPTH), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -52.17 as of Aug. 11, 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 $13.04 is trading 421.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.50.
GuruFocus considers LightPath Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LPTH:
EV-to-EBITDA: -52.17
GF Value™: $2.50 vs. price of $13.04 (421.4% 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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