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The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. LightPath Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for LightPath Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LPZB's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 0.46 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
LightPath Technologies (FRA:LPZB) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
LightPath Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
LightPath Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LightPath Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
FRA:LPZB vs KOPN, MEI, LYTS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, LightPath Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LightPath Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LightPath Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
LightPath Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
LightPath Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:LPZB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on LightPath Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1209 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is LightPath Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
LightPath Technologies' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1209 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KOPN and MEI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LightPath Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1209 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places LightPath Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.46, based on 1,209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on LightPath Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LightPath Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LightPath Technologies (FRA:LPZB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €2.11 vs. price of €10.60 (402.4% above fair value)
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 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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