11.72 USD
+0.92 (+8.52%)
11.99 USD
+0.27 (+2.3%)
Taking everything into account, LPTH scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LPTH was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LPTH have multiple concerns. LPTH is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LPTH had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LPTH has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
LPTH had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LPTH reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
LPTH has a Return On Assets of -35.41%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LPTH underperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LPTH (-55.50%) is worse than 77.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -35.41% | ||
| ROE | -55.5% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-20.19%
ROA(5y)-14.68%
ROE(3y)-32.39%
ROE(5y)-23.71%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LPTH's Gross Margin of 26.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LPTH outperforms 42.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LPTH has declined.
LPTH does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.83% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.41%
GM growth 5Y-7.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LPTH does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, LPTH has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LPTH has more shares outstanding
LPTH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LPTH has an Altman-Z score of 5.82. This indicates that LPTH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LPTH has a Altman-Z score of 5.82. This is in the better half of the industry: LPTH outperforms 78.23% of its industry peers.
LPTH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LPTH's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LPTH outperforms 54.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.82 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that LPTH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LPTH (1.98) is worse than 62.10% of its industry peers.
LPTH has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that LPTH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LPTH's Quick ratio of 1.26 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LPTH is outperformed by 65.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LPTH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -77.27%.
Looking at the last year, LPTH shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 36.85%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.85%
Revenue growth 3Y1.52%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%79.25%
3.2 Future
LPTH is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 40.67% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LPTH will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 42.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y66%
EPS Next 2Y40.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year66.35%
Revenue Next 2Y42.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LPTH. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LPTH. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LPTH's earnings are expected to grow with 40.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LPTH does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
11.72
+0.92 (+8.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.17%
Inst Owner Change30.54%
Ins Owners1.6%
Ins Owner Change1.13%
Market Cap532.44M
Revenue(TTM)43.86M
Net Income(TTM)-30.89M
Analysts84
Price Target10.71 (-8.62%)
Short Float %3.39%
Short Ratio0.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-135.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-256.51%
Max EPS beat(2)-14.38%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-101.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-256.51%
Max EPS beat(4)-14.38%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-63.04%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-47.83%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-91.8%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.61%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.61%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.8%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.22%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.23%
PT rev (1m)6.33%
PT rev (3m)98.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 12.14 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 9.56 | ||
| P/tB | 20.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.39
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.01
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.17
OCFYN/A
SpS0.97
BVpS1.23
TBVpS0.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -35.41% | ||
| ROE | -55.5% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.83% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-20.19%
ROA(5y)-14.68%
ROE(3y)-32.39%
ROE(5y)-23.71%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.41%
GM growth 5Y-7.21%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 28.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.82 |
F-Score2
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)60.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)63.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.49%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-75%
EPS Next Y66%
EPS Next 2Y40.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.85%
Revenue growth 3Y1.52%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%79.25%
Revenue Next Year66.35%
Revenue Next 2Y42.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-66.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year117.96%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-79.04%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-522.56%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES INC-A / LPTH FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES INC-A (LPTH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LPTH.
What is the valuation status of LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES INC-A (LPTH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES INC-A (LPTH). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LPTH stock?
LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES INC-A (LPTH) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.