LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LYTS • US50216C1080

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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.

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1. LYTS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • LYTS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • LYTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years LYTS has always 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 Return On Assets of 6.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LYTS outperforms 80.43% of its industry peers.
  • LYTS has a Return On Equity of 10.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: LYTS outperforms 79.35% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of LYTS (9.37%) is better than 88.04% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LYTS is in line with the industry average of 9.35%.
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 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LYTS has grown nicely.
  • LYTS has a Operating Margin of 6.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: LYTS outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • LYTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 25.55%, LYTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LYTS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LYTS is still creating some value.
  • LYTS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LYTS has more shares outstanding
  • 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 5.18 indicates that LYTS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.18, LYTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.09% 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 92.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LYTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.11, LYTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.74
Altman-Z 5.18
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.63%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.15 indicates that LYTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of LYTS (2.15) is better than 61.96% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that LYTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.21, LYTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 54.61% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, LYTS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.90% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, LYTS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.58%
EPS Next 2Y16.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
EPS Next 5Y7.9%
Revenue Next Year12.97%
Revenue Next 2Y15.32%
Revenue Next 3Y14.44%
Revenue Next 5Y8.84%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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. LYTS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.97, which indicates a correct valuation of LYTS.
  • 86.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LYTS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • LYTS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.10 indicates a correct valuation of LYTS.
  • 89.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LYTS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • LYTS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.97
Fwd PE 13.1
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

  • 86.96% 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 85.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.17
EV/EBITDA 13.7
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.
  • LYTS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y16.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%

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5. LYTS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LYTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.26, LYTS pays a better dividend. On top of this LYTS pays more dividend than 90.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.08, LYTS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.08%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LYTS decreases each year by -0.05%.
  • LYTS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • LYTS has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
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

  • 23.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LYTS. This is a low number and 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 (4/9/2026, 9:44:19 AM)

18.84

-0.08 (-0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-22
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners78.47%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners6.49%
Ins Owner Change0.46%
Market Cap685.78M
Revenue(TTM)591.80M
Net Income(TTM)25.67M
Analysts82.22
Price Target30.26 (60.62%)
Short Float %1.81%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.08%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.05%
DP23.68%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
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)2.3%
PT rev (3m)9.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.97
Fwd PE 13.1
P/S 1.16
P/FCF 18.17
P/OCF 16.31
P/B 2.76
P/tB 6.3
EV/EBITDA 13.7
EPS(TTM)1.11
EY5.89%
EPS(NY)1.44
Fwd EY7.63%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY5.5%
OCF(TTM)1.15
OCFY6.13%
SpS16.26
BVpS6.82
TBVpS2.99
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)0.31
Graham Number13.05
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 5.18
F-Score5
WACC8.63%
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)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 Year12.97%
Revenue Next 2Y15.32%
Revenue Next 3Y14.44%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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

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


Can you provide the valuation status for LSI INDUSTRIES INC?

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


What is the profitability of LYTS stock?

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


What is the earnings growth outlook for LSI INDUSTRIES INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS) is expected to grow by 12.58% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS) stock?

The dividend rating of LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.68%.