LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): -17.90%
Is LightPath Technologies, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of -17.90% is 110% below its 5-year average of -8.50%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-18.86%–2.70%).
As of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 2.61% above its 12-month average of -18.38%.
LPTH Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
LPTH Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
LPTH Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
LPTH Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
-17.90%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
-18.38%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-12.47%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-8.50%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-2.98%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
-3.83%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
-3.83%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.61%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-43.54%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-110.46%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-499.76%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-367.90%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-367.90%
LPTH Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) | $709.09M | -17.90% | -18.38% | -12.47% | -8.50% |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $701.63M | 9.42% | 18.99% | 18.00% | 18.24% |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM)vs › | $781.00M | 2.48% | 2.02% | 1.51% | 1.59% |
| One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS)vs › | $437.92M | -7.12% | -25.77% | -18.22% | -11.64% |
| Nano Labs Ltd (NA)vs › | $118.51M | -10.96% | -16.89% | -54.12% | 158.95% |
| C3.ai, Inc. (AI)vs › | $1.38B | -68.71% | -52.41% | -42.17% | -32.24% |
| POET Technologies Inc. (POET)vs › | $1.60B | -17.74% | -62.69% | -166.47% | -151.85% |
| Bill.com Holdings, Inc. (BILL)vs › | $3.18B | -1.11% | -2.25% | -3.68% | -3.60% |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (ZI)vs › | $3.42B | 2.48% | 2.02% | 1.51% | 1.59% |
| Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (ICHR)vs › | $3.47B | -4.73% | -2.80% | 0.50% | 3.01% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
-17.9%
ROE
-20.8%
LightPath Technologies, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
LightPath Technologies, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for LPTH stock is -17.90%.
- Is LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of -17.90% is 110% below its 5-year average of -8.50%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-18.86%–2.70%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LPTH stock is -18.38%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LPTH stock is -12.47%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LPTH stock is -8.50%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LPTH stock is -2.98%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LPTH stock is -3.83%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LPTH stock is -3.83%.
LightPath Technologies, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | -17.90% |
| 2024-06-30 | -18.86% |
| 2023-06-30 | -7.28% |
| 2022-06-30 | -5.84% |
| 2021-06-30 | -3.85% |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.70% |
| 2019-06-30 | -3.95% |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.87% |
| 2017-06-30 | 9.79% |
| 2016-06-30 | 14.04% |
| 2015-06-30 | -2.55% |
| 2014-06-30 | -4.55% |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.11% |
| 2012-06-30 | -14.15% |
| 2011-06-30 | -15.34% |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.55% |
| 2009-06-30 | -63.67% |
| 2008-06-30 | -185.39% |
| 2007-06-30 | -58.07% |
| 2006-06-30 | -51.38% |
| 2005-06-30 | -57.12% |
| 2004-06-30 | -74.77% |
| 2003-06-30 | -172.73% |
| 2002-06-30 | -104.56% |
| 2001-06-30 | -60.49% |
| 2000-06-30 | -12.20% |
| 1999-06-30 | -100.00% |
| 1998-06-30 | -61.02% |
| 1997-06-30 | -147.62% |
| 1996-06-30 | -56.52% |
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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