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LightPath Technologies (LightPath Technologies) EV-to-FCF : -11.78 (As of Apr. 30, 2024)


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What is LightPath Technologies EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, LightPath Technologies's Enterprise Value is $63.08 Mil. LightPath Technologies's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $-5.36 Mil. Therefore, LightPath Technologies's EV-to-FCF for today is -11.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for LightPath Technologies's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

LPTH' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -374.07   Med: 6.53   Max: 779.14
Current: -11.78

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of LightPath Technologies was 779.14. The lowest was -374.07. And the median was 6.53.

LPTH's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 1399 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.91 vs LPTH: -11.78

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2024-04-30), LightPath Technologies's stock price is $1.42. LightPath Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $-0.140. Therefore, LightPath Technologies's PE Ratio for today is At Loss.


LightPath Technologies EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for LightPath Technologies's EV-to-FCF 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.

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LightPath Technologies EV-to-FCF Chart

LightPath Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -16.77 68.78 48.32 -260.66 -9.87

LightPath Technologies Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 286.59 -24.24 -9.87 -12.44 -10.53

Competitive Comparison of LightPath Technologies's EV-to-FCF

For the Electronic Components subindustry, LightPath Technologies's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LightPath Technologies's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LightPath Technologies's EV-to-FCF falls into.



LightPath Technologies EV-to-FCF Calculation

LightPath Technologies's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=63.080/-5.357
=-11.78

LightPath Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $63.08 Mil.
LightPath Technologies's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-5.36 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  (NAS:LPTH) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

LightPath Technologies's PE Ratio for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.42/-0.140
=At Loss

LightPath Technologies's share price for today is $1.42.
LightPath Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.140.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


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LightPath Technologies (LightPath Technologies) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
2603 Challenger Tech Court, Suite 100, Orlando, FL, USA, 32826
LightPath Technologies Inc is a manufacturer, distributor, and integrator of proprietary optical components and assemblies. It is also engaged in the research and development for optical solutions for the traditional optics markets and communications markets. The company's business based on the following product groups: precision molded optics, specialty products, and infrared products. It currently serves the following major markets, distribution and catalog, laser, industrial, instrumentation, telecommunications, and defense.
Executives
Albert Miranda officer: Chief Financial Officer 1102 DUNCAN CR., UNIT 203, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33418
Shmuel Rubin director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 12619 OXON ROAD, HERNDON VA 20171-1707
Louis Leeburg director LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES INC, 6820 ACEDEMY PKWY EAST NE, ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109
Darcie Peck director 2603 CHALLENGER TECH COURT, SUITE 100, ORLANDO FL 32826
Steven E Creviston director
Retreage Donald O'connor Jr officer: CFO 2603 CHALLENGER TECH CT., SUITE 100, ORLANDO FL 32826
Brueck Steven R J director 2603 CHALLENGER TECH CT., SUITE 100, ., ORLANDO FL 32826
Robert Ripp director 920 ORCHID POINT WAY, VERO BEACH FL 32963
Gaynor Joseph J Jr officer: VICE PRESIDENT
Joseph Menaker director 2603 CHALLENGER TECH CT., SUITE 100, ORLANDO FL 32826
Alan Symmons officer: VP Engineering 2603 CHALLENGER TECH CT, SUITE 100, ORLANDO FL 32826
Dorothy M Cipolla officer: CFO & Secretary 6848 STAPOINT CT, WINTER PARK FL 32792
Sohail A Khan director 1110 AMERICAN PARKWAY NE, ALLENTOWN PA 18109
Craig T Dunham director DYNASIL CORPORATION, 385 COOPER ROAD, WEST BERLIN NJ 08091
Xudong Zhu director, 10 percent owner 13 BUILDING, NO. 439, CHUNXIAO RD., ZHANGJIANG HIGH-TECH PARK, PUDONG, SHANGHAI F4 201203