Insider & Institutional Ownership
89.2% of OSI Systems shares are owned by institutions, compared to 56.3% for LightPath Technologies. Company insiders own 5.6% of OSI Systems shares versus 5.2% for LightPath. High institutional ownership indicates confidence in long-term performance.
Risk & Volatility
OSI Systems has a beta of 1.08, meaning it’s 8% more volatile than the S&P 500, while LightPath has a beta of 1.31, indicating 31% more volatility.
Valuation & Earnings
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings | |
| OSI Systems | $1.54 billion | 1.60 | $128.15 million | $7.27 | 19.92 |
| LightPath Technologies | $31.73 million | 2.01 | -$8.01 million | ($0.18) | -9.11 |
OSI Systems has higher revenue and profits than LightPath, which has a lower price-to-earnings ratio, making it more affordable.
Profitability
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| OSI Systems | 8.33% | 17.80% | 7.97% |
| LightPath Technologies | -25.24% | -24.55% | -15.46% |
Analyst Ratings
| Sell | Hold | Buy | Strong Buy | Score | |
| OSI Systems | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3.00 |
| LightPath Technologies | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 |
Analysts predict OSI Systems’ price to reach $172.60, suggesting 19.16% growth potential. LightPath’s target is $3.00, indicating 82.93% growth potential, making it appear more attractive.
Summary
OSI Systems outperforms LightPath Technologies in 10 out of 13 evaluated factors.
About OSI Systems
OSI Systems, Inc. creates electronic systems and components in Security, Healthcare, and Optoelectronics. They provide inspection systems, monitoring devices, and optoelectronic products for various markets. Founded in 1987 and based in Hawthorne, CA.
About LightPath Technologies
LightPath Technologies, Inc. develops optical components and assemblies used in various applications, including medical devices and telecommunications. Established in 1985, headquartered in Orlando, FL.
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