Kopin (KOPN) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -22.65% (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $3.94
GF Value $0.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kopin Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Kopin KOPN +4.23% 50 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -22.65% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KOPN with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Hardware companies, Kopin ranks worse than 50.55% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Kopin's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-15.01 Mil. Kopin's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $66.27 Mil. Therefore, Kopin's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -22.65%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kopin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

KOPN' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -166.23   Med: -48.08   Max: 5.97
Current: 5.16

During the past 13 years, Kopin's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 5.97%. The lowest was -166.23%. And the median was -48.08%.

KOPN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
50.55% of 2378 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.265 vs KOPN: 5.16

Kopin  (NAS:KOPN) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


Kopin Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Kopin Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kopin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.

Kopin Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Kopin Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -39.37 -60.43 -73.59 -166.23 5.97

Kopin Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 -56.67 -112.57 87.38 63.73 -22.65

KOPN vs MEI, LPTH, DAKT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Kopin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.


Kopin Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kopin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kopin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Kopin Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Kopin's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=2.607/( (23.282+64.117 )/ 2 )
=2.607/43.6995
=5.97 %

Kopin's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-15.008/( (64.117+68.417)/ 2 )
=-15.008/66.267
=-22.65 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -22.65% mean?
Kopin (KOPN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -22.65% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Kopin and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kopin ranks #1202 out of 2378 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Kopin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kopin's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -22.65%. Based on the distribution chart, Kopin ranks #1202 out of 2378 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kopin has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kopin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MEI and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kopin ranks #1202 out of 2378 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Kopin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.27. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 5.27, based on 2,378 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Kopin and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kopin's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -22.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kopin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kopin (KOPN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.97, compared to a current price of $3.94 — trading 306.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -22.65%. Kopin's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kopin (KOPN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -22.65% 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 Kopin (KOPN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kopin stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.94 is trading 306.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.97. GuruFocus considers Kopin to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KOPN:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -22.65%
  • GF Value™: $0.97 vs. price of $3.94 (306.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kopin Business Description

Other Exchanges 0JRR:UKKOC:Germany
Address 125 North Drive, Westborough, MA, USA, 01581-3335
Kopin Corp is a developer and provider of inventive display, and application-specific optical solutions sold as critical components and subassemblies for defense, enterprise, professional and consumer products. Its portfolio includes micro displays, display modules, eyepiece assemblies, image projection modules, and vehicle mounted and head-mounted display systems that incorporate ultra-small high-resolution Active Matrix Liquid Crystal displays (AMLCD), Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal on Silicon (FLCoS) displays, MicroLED displays (uLED) and Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays, a variety of optics, and low-power ASICs. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Americas and also has a presence in Asia-Pacific; Europe, and Other Countries.
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