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LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LYTS - US50216C1080 - Common Stock

19.52 USD
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Last: 1/12/2026, 8:05:54 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LYTS. LYTS was compared to 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. LYTS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. LYTS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make LYTS suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LYTS was profitable.
In the past year LYTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years LYTS has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years LYTS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

LYTS has a better Return On Assets (6.17%) than 82.42% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.34%, LYTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.12% of the companies in the same industry.
LYTS has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.20%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
LYTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.63%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.92%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.17%
ROE 10.34%
ROIC 9.2%
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)5.78%
ROE(3y)12.44%
ROE(5y)10.39%
ROIC(3y)10.63%
ROIC(5y)8.28%
LYTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLYTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

LYTS's Profit Margin of 4.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LYTS outperforms 73.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LYTS has grown nicely.
LYTS has a Operating Margin of 6.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: LYTS outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
LYTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LYTS has a Gross Margin (25.08%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LYTS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.45%
PM (TTM) 4.21%
GM 25.08%
OM growth 3Y10.61%
OM growth 5Y26.71%
PM growth 3Y8.86%
PM growth 5Y6.24%
GM growth 3Y1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
LYTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLYTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LYTS is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LYTS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
LYTS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LYTS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LYTS Yearly Shares OutstandingLYTS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
LYTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLYTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.58 indicates that LYTS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LYTS has a better Altman-Z score (4.58) than 73.63% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LYTS is 2.18, which is a good value as it means it would take LYTS, 2.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LYTS (2.18) is better than 87.91% of its industry peers.
LYTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.20, LYTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2.18
Altman-Z 4.58
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.45%
LYTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLYTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

LYTS has a Current Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that LYTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LYTS has a better Current ratio (2.19) than 67.03% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that LYTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LYTS has a Quick ratio of 1.36. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LYTS outperforms 58.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.36
LYTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLYTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LYTS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.65%, which is quite impressive.
LYTS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 54.61% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LYTS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 22.35%.
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)20.65%
EPS 3Y18.32%
EPS 5Y54.61%
EPS Q2Q%19.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.35%
Revenue growth 3Y8.01%
Revenue growth 5Y13.41%
Sales Q2Q%13.87%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.01% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LYTS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.82% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.94%
EPS Next 2Y14.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%
EPS Next 5Y9.01%
Revenue Next Year7.25%
Revenue Next 2Y7.35%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
LYTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLYTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LYTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLYTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.59 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LYTS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LYTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LYTS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.97, LYTS is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LYTS is valued cheaper than 87.91% of the companies in the same industry.
LYTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.59
Fwd PE 13.97
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LYTS is valued cheaper than 90.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LYTS indicates a rather cheap valuation: LYTS is cheaper than 83.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.07
EV/EBITDA 12.74
LYTS Per share dataLYTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of LYTS may justify a higher PE ratio.
LYTS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y14.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LYTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LYTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.27. LYTS pays more dividend than 90.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, LYTS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.05%

5.2 History

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

5.3 Sustainability

LYTS pays out 24.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.09%
EPS Next 2Y14.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%
LYTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLYTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/12/2026, 8:05:54 PM)

After market: 19.52 0 (0%)

19.52

+0.23 (+1.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-22 2026-01-22
Inst Owners76.39%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners6.49%
Ins Owner Change15.98%
Market Cap606.88M
Revenue(TTM)592.53M
Net Income(TTM)24.96M
Analysts82
Price Target27.54 (41.09%)
Short Float %2.35%
Short Ratio4.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.05%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.05%
DP24.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)25.7%
Min EPS beat(2)8.54%
Max EPS beat(2)42.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)18.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.63%
Max EPS beat(4)42.86%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.57%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)24.6%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)41.57%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.66%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.11%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.32%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.56%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.84%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.59
Fwd PE 13.97
P/S 1.02
P/FCF 26.07
P/OCF 22.52
P/B 2.51
P/tB 6.02
EV/EBITDA 12.74
EPS(TTM)1.11
EY5.69%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY7.16%
FCF(TTM)0.75
FCFY3.84%
OCF(TTM)0.87
OCFY4.44%
SpS19.06
BVpS7.76
TBVpS3.24
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)0.32
Graham Number13.92
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.17%
ROE 10.34%
ROCE 12.33%
ROIC 9.2%
ROICexc 9.42%
ROICexgc 17.58%
OM 6.45%
PM (TTM) 4.21%
GM 25.08%
FCFM 3.93%
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)5.78%
ROE(3y)12.44%
ROE(5y)10.39%
ROIC(3y)10.63%
ROIC(5y)8.28%
ROICexc(3y)10.75%
ROICexc(5y)8.38%
ROICexgc(3y)21.18%
ROICexgc(5y)16.61%
ROCE(3y)14.24%
ROCE(5y)11.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y30.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.71%
OM growth 3Y10.61%
OM growth 5Y26.71%
PM growth 3Y8.86%
PM growth 5Y6.24%
GM growth 3Y1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2.18
Debt/EBITDA 0.92
Cap/Depr 28.62%
Cap/Sales 0.62%
Interest Coverage 14.87
Cash Conversion 52.79%
Profit Quality 93.23%
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.36
Altman-Z 4.58
F-Score6
WACC8.45%
ROIC/WACC1.09
Cap/Depr(3y)38.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.71%
Profit Quality(3y)158.01%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.65%
EPS 3Y18.32%
EPS 5Y54.61%
EPS Q2Q%19.23%
EPS Next Y11.94%
EPS Next 2Y14.82%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%
EPS Next 5Y9.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.35%
Revenue growth 3Y8.01%
Revenue growth 5Y13.41%
Sales Q2Q%13.87%
Revenue Next Year7.25%
Revenue Next 2Y7.35%
Revenue Next 3Y7.32%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%
EBIT growth 1Y13.14%
EBIT growth 3Y19.47%
EBIT growth 5Y43.7%
EBIT Next Year88.27%
EBIT Next 3Y41.96%
EBIT Next 5Y29.14%
FCF growth 1Y-48.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y5.14%
OCF growth 1Y-45.67%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y5.11%

LSI INDUSTRIES INC / LYTS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LSI INDUSTRIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LYTS.


What is the valuation status for LYTS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for LSI INDUSTRIES INC?

LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for LYTS stock?

The financial health rating of LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS) is 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LYTS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS) is expected to grow by 11.94% in the next year.