LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LYTS • US50216C1080

19.71 USD
+0.21 (+1.08%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 03:22 PM
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This LYTS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

LYTS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. LYTS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LYTS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make LYTS suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. LYTS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • LYTS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year LYTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • LYTS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • LYTS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • LYTS's Return On Assets of 6.48% is amongst the best of the industry. LYTS outperforms 80.22% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of LYTS (10.35%) is better than 79.12% of its industry peers.
  • LYTS has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.37%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LYTS is in line with the industry average of 9.59%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.48%
ROE 10.35%
ROIC 9.37%
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 has a Profit Margin of 4.34%. This is in the better half 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.
  • The Operating Margin of LYTS (6.56%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LYTS has grown nicely.
  • LYTS's Gross Margin of 25.55% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LYTS outperforms 52.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LYTS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.56%
PM (TTM) 4.34%
GM 25.55%
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. LYTS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LYTS is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LYTS has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LYTS has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LYTS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • LYTS has an Altman-Z score of 5.21. This indicates that LYTS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.21, LYTS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LYTS is 0.74, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LYTS, only 0.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.74, LYTS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that LYTS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.11, LYTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.74
Altman-Z 5.21
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.46%
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 2.15. This indicates that LYTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • LYTS's Current ratio of 2.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LYTS outperforms 63.74% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that LYTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LYTS has a Quick ratio of 1.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LYTS outperforms 56.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.15
Quick Ratio 1.21
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. LYTS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.43% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, LYTS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 54.61% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 13.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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)14.43%
EPS 3Y18.32%
EPS 5Y54.61%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.01%
Revenue growth 5Y13.41%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%

3.2 Future

  • LYTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.90% yearly.
  • LYTS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.58%
EPS Next 2Y16.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
EPS Next 5Y7.9%
Revenue Next Year9.02%
Revenue Next 2Y8.02%
Revenue Next 3Y8.48%
Revenue Next 5Y8.84%

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 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. LYTS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.76, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LYTS.
  • 86.81% 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 26.45. LYTS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.70, which indicates a correct valuation of LYTS.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LYTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • LYTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.65.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.76
Fwd PE 13.7
LYTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLYTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LYTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LYTS indicates a rather cheap valuation: LYTS is cheaper than 90.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.65
EV/EBITDA 13.85
LYTS Per share dataLYTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LYTS's 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.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y16.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%

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5. LYTS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LYTS has a yearly dividend return of 0.97%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.26, LYTS pays a better dividend. On top of this LYTS pays more dividend than 90.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LYTS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.97%

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 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

  • LYTS pays out 23.68% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
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

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LYTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LSI INDUSTRIES INC

NASDAQ:LYTS (3/10/2026, 3:22:25 PM)

19.71

+0.21 (+1.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-22
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners78.47%
Inst Owner Change2.21%
Ins Owners6.49%
Ins Owner Change24.6%
Market Cap703.84M
Revenue(TTM)591.80M
Net Income(TTM)25.67M
Analysts82
Price Target29.58 (50.08%)
Short Float %2.23%
Short Ratio2.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.97%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.05%
DP23.68%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-02
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.02%
Min EPS beat(2)8.54%
Max EPS beat(2)19.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)16.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.63%
Max EPS beat(4)42.86%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.8%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)22.53%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)34.9%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.4%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.66%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.59%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.29%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.25%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.76
Fwd PE 13.7
P/S 1.19
P/FCF 18.65
P/OCF 16.74
P/B 2.84
P/tB 6.46
EV/EBITDA 13.85
EPS(TTM)1.11
EY5.63%
EPS(NY)1.44
Fwd EY7.3%
FCF(TTM)1.06
FCFY5.36%
OCF(TTM)1.18
OCFY5.97%
SpS16.57
BVpS6.95
TBVpS3.05
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)0.33
Graham Number13.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.48%
ROE 10.35%
ROCE 12.55%
ROIC 9.37%
ROICexc 9.57%
ROICexgc 17.71%
OM 6.56%
PM (TTM) 4.34%
GM 25.55%
FCFM 6.38%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.74
Debt/EBITDA 0.54
Cap/Depr 32.9%
Cap/Sales 0.73%
Interest Coverage 14.93
Cash Conversion 81.09%
Profit Quality 147.08%
Current Ratio 2.15
Quick Ratio 1.21
Altman-Z 5.21
F-Score5
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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)14.43%
EPS 3Y18.32%
EPS 5Y54.61%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y12.58%
EPS Next 2Y16.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
EPS Next 5Y7.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.01%
Revenue growth 5Y13.41%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%
Revenue Next Year9.02%
Revenue Next 2Y8.02%
Revenue Next 3Y8.48%
Revenue Next 5Y8.84%
EBIT growth 1Y12.61%
EBIT growth 3Y19.47%
EBIT growth 5Y43.7%
EBIT Next Year89.11%
EBIT Next 3Y41.19%
EBIT Next 5Y33.96%
FCF growth 1Y-13.89%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y5.14%
OCF growth 1Y-14.9%
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 12.58% in the next year.