(LPTH) LightPath Technologies - Ratings and Ratios

LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPTH) specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of advanced optical components and assemblies. The companys product portfolio includes precision molded glass aspheric optics, infrared aspheric lenses, and other custom optical solutions that are integral to applications requiring light manipulation. Its infrared offerings cater to both catalog and custom requirements, serving industries such as defense, medical devices, industrial lasers, automotive safety, barcode scanners, optical data storage, telecommunications, and machine vision. LightPaths global reach extends to direct sales in Europe and Asia, positioning it as a key player in the optical components market. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company has established a reputation for innovation and precision in the optics industry.

From a technical standpoint, LPTH is currently trading at $2.15, below its 20-day SMA of $2.75 and 50-day SMA of $3.06, while above its 200-day SMA of $1.84. The stocks average 20-day volume is 368,848 shares, with an ATR of 0.30, indicating moderate volatility. Fundamentally, the company has a market cap of $96.06M, with a forward P/E of 217.39, reflecting market expectations for future earnings growth despite a current P/E of 0. The P/B ratio of 3.60 and P/S ratio of 2.99 suggest a premium valuation relative to book value and sales, respectively. However, the negative RoE of -34.40% highlights current profitability challenges.