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LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:LYTS - US50216C1080 - Common Stock

23.38 USD
-0.07 (-0.3%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
23.38 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

LYTS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 92 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. LYTS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LYTS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LYTS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LYTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LYTS has always been profitable.
In multiple years LYTS reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
LYTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLYTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.69%, LYTS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
LYTS's Return On Equity of 9.87% is amongst the best of the industry. LYTS outperforms 80.43% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.31%, LYTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.69%
ROE 9.87%
ROIC 8.31%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LYTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLYTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of LYTS (4.00%) is better than 77.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LYTS has grown nicely.
LYTS has a Operating Margin of 6.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: LYTS outperforms 71.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LYTS has grown nicely.
LYTS has a Gross Margin of 24.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LYTS outperforms 48.91% of its industry peers.
LYTS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.01%
PM (TTM) 4%
GM 24.7%
OM growth 3Y12.03%
OM growth 5Y27.67%
PM growth 3Y8.86%
PM growth 5Y6.24%
GM growth 3Y1.15%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
LYTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLYTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LYTS is destroying value.
There is no outstanding debt for LYTS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
LYTS Yearly Shares OutstandingLYTS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
LYTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLYTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.81 indicates that LYTS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.81, LYTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LYTS is 1.54, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LYTS, only 1.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LYTS (1.54) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that LYTS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.24, LYTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 1.54
Altman-Z 4.81
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC8.41%
LYTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLYTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that LYTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LYTS (2.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.25 indicates that LYTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.25, LYTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.25
LYTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLYTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.58% over the past year.
LYTS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 54.61% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 22.10% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
LYTS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.58%
EPS 3Y18.32%
EPS 5Y54.61%
EPS Q2Q%41.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.1%
Revenue growth 3Y8.01%
Revenue growth 5Y13.41%
Sales Q2Q%20.2%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LYTS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.46% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.45%
EPS Next 2Y14.19%
EPS Next 3Y12%
EPS Next 5Y8.46%
Revenue Next Year6.9%
Revenue Next 2Y7.47%
Revenue Next 3Y7.32%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LYTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLYTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LYTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLYTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.06, the valuation of LYTS can be described as rather expensive.
83.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LYTS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. LYTS is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.53, LYTS is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LYTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LYTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.86), we can say LYTS is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.06
Fwd PE 20.53
LYTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLYTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

80.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LYTS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
LYTS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LYTS is cheaper than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.25
EV/EBITDA 16.87
LYTS Per share dataLYTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LYTS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of LYTS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.96
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y14.19%
EPS Next 3Y12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LYTS has a yearly dividend return of 0.87%, which is pretty low.
LYTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.04. LYTS pays more dividend than 85.87% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.87, LYTS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%

5.2 History

The dividend of LYTS decreases each year by -0.17%.
LYTS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LYTS has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
LYTS Yearly Dividends per shareLYTS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

27.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LYTS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP27.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.19%
EPS Next 3Y12%
LYTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLYTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M
LYTS Dividend Payout.LYTS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LYTS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LSI INDUSTRIES INC

NASDAQ:LYTS (9/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 23.38 0 (0%)

23.38

-0.07 (-0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)08-21 2025-08-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners76.09%
Inst Owner Change2.31%
Ins Owners6.1%
Ins Owner Change15.47%
Market Cap701.40M
Analysts82
Price Target27.54 (17.79%)
Short Float %1.46%
Short Ratio2.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.17%
DP27.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)10.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.63%
Max EPS beat(2)27.45%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.63%
Max EPS beat(4)27.45%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)20.8%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)28.53%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)46.69%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.11%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.11%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.87%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.2%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.46%
PT rev (1m)10.2%
PT rev (3m)3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.06
Fwd PE 20.53
P/S 1.28
P/FCF 19.25
P/OCF 17.66
P/B 3.16
P/tB 8.89
EV/EBITDA 16.87
EPS(TTM)1.06
EY4.53%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY4.87%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)1.32
OCFY5.66%
SpS18.24
BVpS7.39
TBVpS2.63
PEG (NY)2.96
PEG (5Y)0.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.69%
ROE 9.87%
ROCE 11.13%
ROIC 8.31%
ROICexc 8.43%
ROICexgc 16.56%
OM 6.01%
PM (TTM) 4%
GM 24.7%
FCFM 6.66%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y12.03%
OM growth 5Y27.67%
PM growth 3Y8.86%
PM growth 5Y6.24%
GM growth 3Y1.15%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 1.54
Debt/EBITDA 1.17
Cap/Depr 27.59%
Cap/Sales 0.6%
Interest Coverage 11.66
Cash Conversion 88.72%
Profit Quality 166.53%
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.25
Altman-Z 4.81
F-Score6
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.58%
EPS 3Y18.32%
EPS 5Y54.61%
EPS Q2Q%41.67%
EPS Next Y7.45%
EPS Next 2Y14.19%
EPS Next 3Y12%
EPS Next 5Y8.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.1%
Revenue growth 3Y8.01%
Revenue growth 5Y13.41%
Sales Q2Q%20.2%
Revenue Next Year6.9%
Revenue Next 2Y7.47%
Revenue Next 3Y7.32%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.72%
EBIT growth 3Y21%
EBIT growth 5Y44.8%
EBIT Next Year85.63%
EBIT Next 3Y41.42%
EBIT Next 5Y28.82%
FCF growth 1Y-15.75%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-19.5%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A