LPTH (LightPath Technologies) YoY EBITDA Growth: 118.92% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LPTH LightPath Technologies Inc LPTH
44 GF Score
Price $13.09
GF Value $2.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is LightPath Technologies YoY EBITDA Growth?

LightPath Technologies LPTH +4.14% 44 YoY EBITDA Growth is 118.92% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. LightPath Technologies's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 118.92%.

LightPath Technologies's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.01.

LightPath Technologies YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LightPath Technologies's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

LightPath Technologies Annual Data
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YoY EBITDA Growth
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LightPath Technologies YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

LightPath Technologies's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Jun. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Jun. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Jun. 2024 ) |
=(-0.234--0.098)/ | -0.098 |
=-138.78 %

LightPath Technologies's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(0.007--0.037)/ | -0.037 |
=118.92 %

* 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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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 118.92% mean?
LightPath Technologies (LPTH) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 118.92% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for LightPath Technologies and its competitors.
Is LightPath Technologies' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
LightPath Technologies' current YoY EBITDA Growth is 118.92%. 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' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to KOPN and MEI?
LightPath Technologies' YoY EBITDA Growth of 118.92% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Hardware company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Hardware industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for LightPath Technologies and its competitors. LightPath Technologies's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 118.92%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth is 118.92%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LightPath Technologies (LPTH), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 118.92% 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:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 118.92%
  • GF Value™: $2.50 vs. price of $13.09 (423.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LPZB:Germany
Address 2603 Challenger Tech Court, Suite 100, Orlando, FL, USA, 32826
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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