- ISIN
- US5322578056
- CUSIP
- 532257805
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Electronic Components
- IPO Date
- Feb 22, 1996
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $868.30M
- Enterprise Value
- -$42.45T
- EPS (TTM)
- -$85.64K
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $19.15T
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $6.96T
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$4.25T
- Year Range
- $2.75 - $18.94
- Target Price
- $14.88
- ROA (TTM)
- -2.85%
- ROE (TTM)
- -4.61%
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Performance
LPTH Performance Chart
LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) is up 37.1% since the beginning of the year. At $15 per share, LPTH is trading 21.8% below its 52-week high of $19. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LPTH shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $5,567.
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Returns By Period
LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) has returned 37.13% so far this year and 380.84% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, LPTH has achieved an annualized return of 24.10%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
LightPath Technologies, Inc.
- 1D
- -2.24%
- 1M
- -12.63%
- YTD
- 37.13%
- 6M
- 73.62%
- 1Y
- 380.84%
- 3Y*
- 123.87%
- 5Y*
- 40.97%
- 10Y*
- 24.10%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
LPTH Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 28, 1996, LPTH's average daily return is +0.25%, while the average monthly return is +4.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.4 years.
Historically, 43% of months were positive and 57% were negative. The best month was Mar 2003 with a return of +414.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -51.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, LPTH closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 5, 2003 with a return of +544.4%, while the worst single day was Feb 24, 2009 at -33.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.52% | 0.10% | -3.84% | 27.72% | 32.55% | -12.78% | 37.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | -15.01% | -24.00% | -11.84% | 16.92% | 19.15% | 10.00% | -2.92% | 78.93% | 48.22% | 9.46% | -15.32% | 46.94% | 205.95% |
| 2024 | 8.73% | 9.49% | -8.00% | 2.90% | -8.45% | -3.08% | 14.29% | -10.42% | 6.20% | 16.06% | 4.40% | 112.65% | 180.16% |
| 2023 | 22.95% | 16.67% | -19.43% | -6.38% | 8.33% | -5.59% | 32.59% | -1.12% | -18.08% | 9.66% | -22.01% | 1.61% | 3.28% |
| 2022 | -1.64% | -13.33% | -5.29% | -19.80% | 5.06% | -25.90% | 45.53% | -19.55% | -25.69% | 3.74% | 9.91% | 0.00% | -50.00% |
| 2021 | -3.83% | 4.77% | -21.52% | -16.13% | -8.46% | 6.72% | -6.69% | -3.80% | -6.58% | -8.45% | 0.51% | 24.49% | -37.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
LightPath Technologies, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 74.51%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 28, 1996.
- This stock captured 200.95% of S&P 500 Index gains and 176.96% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 74.51%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 200.95%
- Downside Capture
- 176.96%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LPTH ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LPTH | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.30 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.48 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.37 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 9.47 | 2.78 | +6.69 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 21.64 | 12.44 | +9.20 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the LightPath Technologies, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the LightPath Technologies, Inc. was 99.65%, occurring on Feb 26, 2003. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current LightPath Technologies, Inc. drawdown is 77.32%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 bear market2003 | -99.65%Feb 2003 | 2y 11mo | — | 26y 3moMar 2000 - now |
1999 bear market1999 | -85.47%Jun 1999 | 1y 8mo | 5mo 13d | 2y 1moOct 1997 - Nov 1999 |
1996 bear market1996 | -41.14%Dec 1996 | 2mo 13d | 21d | 3mo 4dOct 1996 - Jan 1997 |
1997 bear market1997 | -40.31%Apr 1997 | 2mo 11d | 3mo 24d | 6mo 5dJan 1997 - Jul 1997 |
1996 bear market1996 | -26.92%Jul 1996 | 2mo 29d | 1mo 25d | 4mo 24dMay 1996 - Sep 1996 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LPTH | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.65% | -56.78% | -42.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -40.52% | -9.10% | -31.42% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -61.08% | -18.90% | -42.18% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -64.66% | -25.43% | -39.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -86.28% | -33.92% | -52.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -77.32% | -1.80% | -75.52% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -86.29% | -10.71% | -75.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 17.70% | 2.03% | +15.67% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of LightPath Technologies, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how LightPath Technologies, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electronic Components industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LPTH relative to other companies in the Electronic Components industry. Currently, LPTH has a P/S ratio of 0.0. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for LPTH in comparison with other companies in the Electronic Components industry. Currently, LPTH has a P/B value of 0.0. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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