LightPath Technologies, Inc.
LPTH
Rank in Stocks
#11469
LightPath Technologies, Inc. specializes in the engineering, production, and... 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.
Share Price
$8.01
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$561.41M
Change (1 day)
13.46%
Change (1 year)
-0.37%
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Operating Margin for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -1.64%
According to LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -1.64%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -31.78%.
Operating Margin history for LightPath Technologies, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -1.64% | -94.84% |
| 2025 | -31.78% | 28.82% |
| 2024 | -24.67% | 128.64% |
| 2023 | -10.79% | 46.01% |
| 2022 | -7.39% | 54.28% |
| 2021 | -4.79% | -178.14% |
| 2020 | 6.13% | -228.78% |
| 2019 | -4.76% | -513.91% |
| 2018 | 1.15% | -92.11% |
| 2017 | 14.58% | 25.37% |
| 2016 | 11.63% | -708.90% |
| 2015 | -1.91% | -39.94% |
| 2014 | -3.18% | -278.65% |
| 2013 | 1.78% | -121.73% |
| 2012 | -8.19% | -4.43% |
| 2011 | -8.57% | -589.71% |
| 2010 | 1.75% | -105.23% |
| 2009 | -33.49% | -45.85% |
| 2008 | -61.85% | 208.48% |
| 2007 | -20.05% | -29.67% |
| 2006 | -28.51% | -2.16% |
| 2005 | -29.14% | -59.35% |
| 2004 | -71.69% | -74.81% |
| 2003 | -284.62% | 4.65% |
| 2002 | -271.97% | 44.07% |
| 2001 | -188.78% | -64.34% |
| 2000 | -529.41% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.86% | -116.99% |
US
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| 3.51% | -102.14% |
TW
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| 16.83% | -110.26% |
TW
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| 16.63% | -110.14% |
US
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| 69.79% | -142.55% |
JP
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin
What is LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin?
LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin is -1.64%, as of Nov 2026.
What was LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin was -31.78%, compared with -24.67% in 2024.
How has LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2020 (6.13%) and lowest in 2025 (-31.78%).
How does LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s operating margin (-1.64%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Kioxia Holdings Corp., with 69.79%.