KOPN

Based on Kopin Corporation's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Kopin Corporation do?

Kopin Corporation develops and manufactures miniature microdisplay components, optical subassemblies, and integrated headset systems. Its products serve defense applications such as soldier and avionic systems, as well as industrial safety headsets, medical devices, and consumer AR and VR wearables. The company sells to defense contractors, industrial OEMs, and consumer electronics manufacturers globally.

Does KOPN pay dividends?

Kopin does not pay a dividend. As a small-cap technology company with ongoing investment needs in research and manufacturing, the company retains available cash rather than distributing it to shareholders. Investors seeking regular income should factor this into their assessment.

When does KOPN report earnings?

Kopin reports financial results on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed companies. Specific upcoming report dates are not covered by our data source. For the latest schedule, check Kopin's investor relations page or a financial calendar service.

Is KOPN a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates KOPN as Poor, its lowest tier. Quality, Moat, and Risk pillars are all rated Weak, and Valuation is rated Elevated. The only relatively neutral signal comes from the Growth pillar. This profile warrants careful scrutiny before any investment decision. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is KOPN overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for KOPN is rated Elevated, indicating the current market price appears high relative to the company's underlying financial fundamentals. When paired with Weak Quality and Risk ratings, an Elevated Valuation leaves limited margin of safety for investors.

How does KOPN compare to its competitors?

Kopin occupies a niche in microdisplay and optical systems for defense and wearables. Peers like LightPath Technologies share exposure to the photonics supply chain, while Mesa Laboratories and LSI Industries serve different end markets. Kopin's defense program dependency and small scale differentiate it, though not always advantageously.

What is KOPN's market cap bracket?

Kopin Corporation is classified as a small-cap company. This means it carries characteristics typical of smaller public companies — including higher volatility, thinner liquidity, and greater sensitivity to individual contract wins or losses compared to large- or mega-cap peers.

Who founded Kopin Corporation?

Kopin Corporation was incorporated in 1984 and built around microdisplay research originating from academic and government-funded work. Founding context and leadership history are publicly available through the company's official filings and investor relations materials.

Is KOPN a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, the UQS Score rates KOPN as Poor. Weak scores across Quality, Moat, and Risk pillars suggest the company currently lacks the durable financial and competitive characteristics typically associated with long-term compounders. The Growth pillar at Neutral offers a modest offset, but does not change the overall profile.

What is the main competitive advantage of Kopin Corporation?

Kopin's primary differentiation lies in its specialized expertise in miniature microdisplay technology, particularly for defense and ruggedized applications where display size, brightness, and durability requirements are demanding. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, suggesting it has not translated into durable pricing power or financial outperformance.

What sector does KOPN belong to?

Kopin Corporation is classified in the Technology sector. More specifically, it operates within electronic components and display technology, with meaningful revenue exposure to the defense and aerospace end market — making it a hybrid of pure technology and defense supply chain dynamics.

Kopin Corporation currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Kopin Corporation demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

Kopin Corporation has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Kopin Corporation appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.

Kopin Corporation operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for KOPN.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Kopin Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Kopin Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Kopin Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.