LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Competitors

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LPTH vs. VISN, ICHR, SEDG, PENG, and IMOS

Should you buy LightPath Technologies stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares LightPath Technologies with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with LightPath Technologies include Vistance Networks (VISN), Ichor (ICHR), SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG), Penguin Solutions (PENG), and Chipmos Technologies (IMOS). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does LightPath Technologies compare to Vistance Networks?

LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) and Vistance Networks (NASDAQ:VISN) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

In the previous week, LightPath Technologies had 9 more articles in the media than Vistance Networks. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for LightPath Technologies and 4 mentions for Vistance Networks. Vistance Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat LightPath Technologies' score of 0.44 indicating that Vistance Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
LightPath Technologies	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Vistance Networks	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

56.3% of LightPath Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.0% of Vistance Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 24.8% of LightPath Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Vistance Networks shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Vistance Networks has higher revenue and earnings than LightPath Technologies. LightPath Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vistance Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
LightPath Technologies	$37.20M	21.00	-$14.87M	-$0.50	N/A
Vistance Networks	$1.93B	1.30	$2.28B	$29.65	0.38

LightPath Technologies has a beta of 1.26, indicating that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vistance Networks has a beta of 2.39, indicating that its share price is 139% more volatile than the broader market.

LightPath Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $14.13, suggesting a potential upside of 13.55%. Vistance Networks has a consensus price target of $19.33, suggesting a potential upside of 73.24%. Given Vistance Networks' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Vistance Networks is more favorable than LightPath Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LightPath Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Vistance Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Vistance Networks has a net margin of 175.01% compared to LightPath Technologies' net margin of -37.38%. LightPath Technologies' return on equity of -15.55% beat Vistance Networks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LightPath Technologies	-37.38%	-15.55%	-6.87%
Vistance Networks	175.01%	-136.98%	5.37%

Summary

Vistance Networks beats LightPath Technologies on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LightPath Technologies compare to Ichor?

Ichor (NASDAQ:ICHR) and LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

Ichor has a net margin of -5.28% compared to LightPath Technologies' net margin of -37.38%. Ichor's return on equity of -1.10% beat LightPath Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ichor	-5.28%	-1.10%	-0.77%
LightPath Technologies	-37.38%	-15.55%	-6.87%

In the previous week, LightPath Technologies had 5 more articles in the media than Ichor. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for LightPath Technologies and 8 mentions for Ichor. Ichor's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat LightPath Technologies' score of 0.44 indicating that Ichor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ichor	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
LightPath Technologies	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

LightPath Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ichor. Ichor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LightPath Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ichor	$947.65M	2.44	-$52.78M	-$1.48	N/A
LightPath Technologies	$37.20M	21.00	-$14.87M	-$0.50	N/A

94.8% of Ichor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.3% of LightPath Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Ichor shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.8% of LightPath Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ichor presently has a consensus target price of $64.57, indicating a potential downside of 3.05%. LightPath Technologies has a consensus target price of $14.13, indicating a potential upside of 13.55%. Given LightPath Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe LightPath Technologies is more favorable than Ichor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ichor	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
LightPath Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Ichor has a beta of 1.87, meaning that its share price is 87% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LightPath Technologies has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

LightPath Technologies beats Ichor on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LightPath Technologies compare to SolarEdge Technologies?

SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG) and LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and profitability.

LightPath Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than SolarEdge Technologies. LightPath Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SolarEdge Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SolarEdge Technologies	$1.18B	2.84	-$405.45M	-$6.13	N/A
LightPath Technologies	$37.20M	21.00	-$14.87M	-$0.50	N/A

SolarEdge Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $30.40, suggesting a potential downside of 44.96%. LightPath Technologies has a consensus target price of $14.13, suggesting a potential upside of 13.55%. Given LightPath Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe LightPath Technologies is more favorable than SolarEdge Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SolarEdge Technologies	7 Sell rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.75
LightPath Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

SolarEdge Technologies has a net margin of -28.56% compared to LightPath Technologies' net margin of -37.38%. LightPath Technologies' return on equity of -15.55% beat SolarEdge Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SolarEdge Technologies	-28.56%	-38.66%	-7.72%
LightPath Technologies	-37.38%	-15.55%	-6.87%

In the previous week, SolarEdge Technologies had 3 more articles in the media than LightPath Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for SolarEdge Technologies and 13 mentions for LightPath Technologies. SolarEdge Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat LightPath Technologies' score of 0.44 indicating that SolarEdge Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
SolarEdge Technologies	10 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
LightPath Technologies	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

95.1% of SolarEdge Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.3% of LightPath Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of SolarEdge Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 24.8% of LightPath Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

SolarEdge Technologies has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LightPath Technologies has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

LightPath Technologies beats SolarEdge Technologies on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LightPath Technologies compare to Penguin Solutions?

LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) and Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ:PENG) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

56.3% of LightPath Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 24.8% of LightPath Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Penguin Solutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

LightPath Technologies has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Penguin Solutions has a beta of 2.66, meaning that its stock price is 166% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Penguin Solutions had 3 more articles in the media than LightPath Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Penguin Solutions and 13 mentions for LightPath Technologies. LightPath Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Penguin Solutions' score of 0.24 indicating that LightPath Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
LightPath Technologies	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Penguin Solutions	6 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Penguin Solutions has a net margin of 4.07% compared to LightPath Technologies' net margin of -37.38%. Penguin Solutions' return on equity of 19.94% beat LightPath Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LightPath Technologies	-37.38%	-15.55%	-6.87%
Penguin Solutions	4.07%	19.94%	5.33%

Penguin Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than LightPath Technologies. LightPath Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Penguin Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
LightPath Technologies	$37.20M	21.00	-$14.87M	-$0.50	N/A
Penguin Solutions	$1.37B	1.69	$25.39M	$0.72	63.49

LightPath Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $14.13, suggesting a potential upside of 13.55%. Penguin Solutions has a consensus target price of $27.25, suggesting a potential downside of 40.39%. Given LightPath Technologies' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe LightPath Technologies is more favorable than Penguin Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LightPath Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Penguin Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

Summary

Penguin Solutions beats LightPath Technologies on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LightPath Technologies compare to Chipmos Technologies?

Chipmos Technologies (NASDAQ:IMOS) and LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

LightPath Technologies has a consensus price target of $14.13, suggesting a potential upside of 13.55%. Given LightPath Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe LightPath Technologies is more favorable than Chipmos Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Chipmos Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
LightPath Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Chipmos Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than LightPath Technologies. LightPath Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chipmos Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Chipmos Technologies	$762.90M	2.37	$17.55M	$0.74	69.46
LightPath Technologies	$37.20M	21.00	-$14.87M	-$0.50	N/A

In the previous week, LightPath Technologies had 12 more articles in the media than Chipmos Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for LightPath Technologies and 1 mentions for Chipmos Technologies. LightPath Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Chipmos Technologies' score of -0.38 indicating that LightPath Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Chipmos Technologies	Neutral
LightPath Technologies	Neutral

Chipmos Technologies has a net margin of 3.05% compared to LightPath Technologies' net margin of -37.38%. Chipmos Technologies' return on equity of 3.28% beat LightPath Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Chipmos Technologies	3.05%	3.28%	1.76%
LightPath Technologies	-37.38%	-15.55%	-6.87%

Chipmos Technologies has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LightPath Technologies has a beta of 1.26, suggesting that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

7.4% of Chipmos Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.3% of LightPath Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.7% of Chipmos Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 24.8% of LightPath Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

LightPath Technologies beats Chipmos Technologies on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LPTH vs. The Competition

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Metric	LightPath Technologies	ELEC Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$723.33M	$7.26B	$39.06B	$12.28B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.64%	3.21%	5.30%
P/E Ratio	-24.88	44.67	167.28	25.24
Price / Sales	21.00	3.76	626.07	74.54
Price / Cash	N/A	30.04	47.81	37.27
Price / Book	35.54	4.00	9.63	6.63
Net Income	-$14.87M	$188.40M	$1.06B	$335.41M
7 Day Performance	-2.89%	-0.73%	-1.55%	-1.83%
1 Month Performance	-12.15%	2.76%	3.92%	-1.16%
1 Year Performance	387.84%	66.25%	158.74%	28.31%

LightPath Technologies Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LPTH LightPath Technologies	2.7088 of 5 stars	$12.44 +8.0%	$14.13 +13.5%	+351.8%	$723.33M	$37.20M	N/A	330	Analyst Downgrade High Trading Volume
VISN Vistance Networks	3.4186 of 5 stars	$12.01 +2.5%	$19.33 +61.0%	N/A	$2.64B	$1.93B	0.41	4,500	Dividend Announcement
ICHR Ichor	3.5458 of 5 stars	$76.95 +3.4%	$64.57 -16.1%	+300.4%	$2.59B	$947.65M	N/A	2,448
SEDG SolarEdge Technologies	1.5846 of 5 stars	$41.79 +1.2%	$30.40 -27.3%	+180.5%	$2.51B	$1.18B	N/A	3,576	Analyst Forecast Gap Down
PENG Penguin Solutions	2.0204 of 5 stars	$43.54 -1.6%	$27.25 -37.4%	+145.4%	$2.24B	$1.37B	60.47	2,900	Analyst Upgrade Insider Trade

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LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Competitors

LPTH vs. VISN, ICHR, SEDG, PENG, and IMOS

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LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Competitors

LPTH vs. VISN, ICHR, SEDG, PENG, and IMOS

How does LightPath Technologies compare to Vistance Networks?

Does the media refer more to LPTH or VISN?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of LPTH or VISN?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, LPTH or VISN?

Which has more volatility and risk, LPTH or VISN?

Do analysts prefer LPTH or VISN?

Is LPTH or VISN more profitable?

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How does LightPath Technologies compare to Ichor?

Is ICHR or LPTH more profitable?

Does the media favor ICHR or LPTH?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ICHR or LPTH?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in ICHR or LPTH?

Do analysts prefer ICHR or LPTH?

Which has more volatility & risk, ICHR or LPTH?

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How does LightPath Technologies compare to SolarEdge Technologies?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, SEDG or LPTH?

Do analysts prefer SEDG or LPTH?

Is SEDG or LPTH more profitable?

Does the media favor SEDG or LPTH?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in SEDG or LPTH?

Which has more risk and volatility, SEDG or LPTH?

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How does LightPath Technologies compare to Penguin Solutions?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of LPTH or PENG?

Which has more volatility & risk, LPTH or PENG?

Does the media refer more to LPTH or PENG?

Is LPTH or PENG more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, LPTH or PENG?

Do analysts recommend LPTH or PENG?

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How does LightPath Technologies compare to Chipmos Technologies?

Do analysts rate IMOS or LPTH?

Which has better valuation & earnings, IMOS or LPTH?

Does the media prefer IMOS or LPTH?

Is IMOS or LPTH more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, IMOS or LPTH?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of IMOS or LPTH?

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