LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) EBITDA Margin: -13.21%
Is LightPath Technologies, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of -13.21% is 26520% below its 5-year average of 0.05%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-13.21%–15.62%).
As of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 17.27% below its 12-month average of -11.27%.
LPTH EBITDA Margin Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
LPTH Average EBITDA Margin Chart
LPTH Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
LPTH EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
-13.21%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
-11.27%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
-5.28%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
0.05%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
5.35%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
5.21%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
0.32%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-17.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-150.31%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-26520.00%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-347.13%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-353.64%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-4260.63%
LPTH Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) | $652.11M | -13.21% | -11.27% | -5.28% | 0.05% |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $722.15M | 18.08% | 19.69% | 16.70% | 16.04% |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM)vs › | $798.69M | 26.07% | 19.47% | 27.63% | 26.29% |
| One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS)vs › | $421.57M | -6.49% | -13.68% | -7.04% | -2.87% |
| Nano Labs Ltd (NA)vs › | $117.16M | -342.22% | -295.50% | -220.08% | -508.65% |
| C3.ai, Inc. (AI)vs › | $1.37B | -182.20% | -126.45% | -109.21% | -90.17% |
| POET Technologies Inc. (POET)vs › | $1.42B | -5535.88% | -68634.35% | -36188.79% | -25320.82% |
| Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)vs › | $1.43B | -7686.17% | -14647.85% | -26006.45% | -26006.45% |
| AXT, Inc. (AXTI)vs › | $3.19B | -12.66% | -6.50% | -0.81% | 4.53% |
| Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (ICHR)vs › | $3.21B | -0.79% | 0.90% | 3.53% | 5.16% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
32.1%
EBITDA Margin
-13.2%
Operating Margin
-14.4%
Net Margin
-37.4%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
LightPath Technologies, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
LightPath Technologies, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The EBITDA margin for LPTH stock is -13.21%.
- Is LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of -13.21% is 26520% below its 5-year average of 0.05%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-13.21%–15.62%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for LPTH stock is -11.27%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for LPTH stock is -5.28%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for LPTH stock is 0.05%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for LPTH stock is 5.35%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for LPTH stock is 5.21%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for LPTH stock is 0.32%.
LightPath Technologies, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | -13.21% |
| 2024-06-30 | -9.32% |
| 2023-06-30 | -1.39% |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.81% |
| 2021-06-30 | 5.79% |
| 2020-06-30 | 15.62% |
| 2019-06-30 | 5.74% |
| 2018-06-30 | 11.61% |
| 2017-06-30 | 24.21% |
| 2016-06-30 | 18.01% |
| 2015-06-30 | -1.07% |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.29% |
| 2013-06-30 | 9.58% |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.11% |
| 2011-06-30 | -0.83% |
| 2010-06-30 | 9.38% |
| 2009-06-30 | -25.64% |
| 2008-06-30 | -55.76% |
| 2007-06-30 | -15.61% |
| 2006-06-30 | -21.18% |
| 2005-06-30 | -14.55% |
| 2004-06-30 | -27.41% |
| 2003-06-30 | -220.90% |
| 2002-06-30 | -184.63% |
| 2001-06-30 | -91.77% |
| 2000-06-30 | -393.05% |
| 1999-06-30 | -219.44% |
| 1998-06-30 | -412.50% |
| 1997-06-30 | -414.29% |
| 1996-06-30 | -700.00% |
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About LightPath Technologies, Inc.
LightPath Technologies, Inc. specializes in the engineering, production, and distribution of optical elements and integrated systems. Their product range includes precisely molded glass aspheric lenses, as well as infrared aspheric lenses created through molding or diamond-turning processes, along with a variety of other optical components. These solutions are fundamental for devices that manage light. Their advanced optics are utilized across numerous fields, such as defense mechanisms, medical instrumentation, industrial tools employing lasers, automotive safety features, barcode scanning systems, optical data storage, hybrid fiber coax data communication networks, telecommunications, machine vision applications, and various sensor technologies. The company markets its offerings directly to clients across North America, Europe, and Asia, and also leverages distributors and catalogs to serve both domestic and international markets. LightPath Technologies, Inc. was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Hardware, Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- Shmuel Rubin