LPTH (LightPath Technologies) Institutional Ownership: 58.15% (As of Aug. 11, 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 Institutional Ownership?

LightPath Technologies LPTH +4.14% 44 Institutional Ownership is 58.15% as of Aug. 11, 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.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, LightPath Technologies's institutional ownership is 58.15%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, LightPath Technologies's Insider Ownership is 5.90%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, LightPath Technologies's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 98.97%.

LightPath Technologies Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LightPath Technologies's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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LightPath Technologies Institutional Ownership Chart

LightPath Technologies Historical Data

The historical data trend for LightPath Technologies can be seen below:

2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Institutional Ownership 17.31 17.35 21.18 21.20 21.88 24.95 26.19 28.24 35.59 36.27
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LightPath Technologies Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 58.15% mean?
LightPath Technologies (LPTH) has a Institutional Ownership of 58.15% as of Aug. 11, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on LightPath Technologies and its competitors.
Is LightPath Technologies' Institutional Ownership too high?
LightPath Technologies' current Institutional Ownership is 58.15%. 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' Institutional Ownership compare to KOPN and MEI?
LightPath Technologies' Institutional Ownership of 58.15% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Hardware company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on LightPath Technologies and its competitors. LightPath Technologies's current Institutional Ownership is 58.15%. 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 Institutional Ownership is 58.15%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LightPath Technologies (LPTH), the current Institutional Ownership is 58.15% 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 $13.09 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:

  • Institutional Ownership: 58.15%
  • 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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