LightPath Technologies (FRA:LPZB) Inventory Turnover: 0.91 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:LPZB LightPath Technologies Inc FRA:LPZB
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What is LightPath Technologies Inventory Turnover?

LightPath Technologies FRA:LPZB +2.91% 49 Inventory Turnover is 0.91 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LPZB with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. LightPath Technologies's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.55 Mil. LightPath Technologies's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.53 Mil. LightPath Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.91.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. LightPath Technologies's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 99.76.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. LightPath Technologies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.70.


LightPath Technologies  (FRA:LPZB) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

LightPath Technologies's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=11.532/10.548*365 / 4
=99.76

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

LightPath Technologies's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=11.532 / 16.565
=0.70

* 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.


Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.


LightPath Technologies Inventory Turnover Related Terms


LightPath Technologies Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LightPath Technologies's Inventory Turnover 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.

LightPath Technologies Inventory Turnover Chart

LightPath Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Inventory Turnover
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LightPath Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LightPath Technologies Inventory Turnover Calculation

LightPath Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count )
=23.472 / ((6.086 + 11.149) / 2 )
=23.472 / 8.6175
=2.72

LightPath Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=10.548 / ((11.521 + 11.543) / 2 )
=10.548 / 11.532
=0.91

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.91 mean?
LightPath Technologies (FRA:LPZB) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.91 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on LightPath Technologies and its competitors.
Is LightPath Technologies' Inventory Turnover too high?
LightPath Technologies' current Inventory Turnover is 0.91. Overall, LightPath Technologies has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LightPath Technologies' Inventory Turnover compare to KOPN and MEI?
LightPath Technologies' Inventory Turnover of 0.91 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 Inventory Turnover for a Hardware company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on LightPath Technologies and its competitors. LightPath Technologies's current Inventory Turnover is 0.91. 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 (FRA:LPZB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.11, compared to a current price of €10.60 — trading 402.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.91. LightPath Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LightPath Technologies (FRA:LPZB), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.91 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 (FRA:LPZB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LightPath Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.60 is trading 402.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.11. GuruFocus considers LightPath Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LPZB:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.91
  • GF Value™: €2.11 vs. price of €10.60 (402.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LPZB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LightPath Technologies Business Description

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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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