LSI INDUSTRIES INC (LYTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LYTS • US50216C1080
22.48 USD
+0.6 (+2.74%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
22.48 USD
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After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:22:26 PM
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 outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LYTS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. With these ratings, LYTS could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
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.
- LYTS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years LYTS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LYTS has a Return On Assets of 6.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LYTS outperforms 81.52% of its industry peers.
- LYTS has a Return On Equity of 10.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: LYTS outperforms 79.35% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LYTS (9.20%) is better than 84.78% 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 9.75%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- LYTS has a better Profit Margin (4.21%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LYTS has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.45%, LYTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LYTS has grown nicely.
- LYTS has a Gross Margin of 25.08%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LYTS outperforms 54.35% of its industry peers.
- LYTS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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.
- LYTS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LYTS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.92 indicates that LYTS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LYTS has a Altman-Z score of 4.92. This is in the better half of the industry: LYTS outperforms 78.26% 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.
- LYTS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. LYTS outperforms 89.13% 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.
- LYTS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LYTS outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.36%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.19 indicates that LYTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LYTS (2.19) is better than 65.22% of its industry peers.
- LYTS has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that LYTS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LYTS's Quick ratio of 1.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LYTS outperforms 59.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
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.
- Measured over the past years, LYTS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.41% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.90% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LYTS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.48% on average per year.
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 5Y7.48%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.25, LYTS is valued on the expensive side.
- 88.04% 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 26.68. LYTS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.63, LYTS is valued correctly.
- LYTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LYTS is cheaper than 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, LYTS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LYTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LYTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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)1.61
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y16.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LYTS has a yearly dividend return of 0.91%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.25, 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 0.91, LYTS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
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.
- LYTS has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- LYTS pays out 24.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.09%
EPS Next 2Y16.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-22 2026-01-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners76.39%
Inst Owner Change1.38%
Ins Owners6.49%
Ins Owner Change15.98%
Market Cap698.90M
Revenue(TTM)591.80M
Net Income(TTM)24.96M
Analysts82
Price Target29.58 (31.58%)
Short Float %2.29%
Short Ratio4.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.05%
DP24.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-02 2026-02-02 (0.05)
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)7.41%
PT rev (3m)7.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.63 | ||
| P/S | 1.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.94 | ||
| P/B | 2.9 | ||
| P/tB | 6.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.55 |
EPS(TTM)1.11
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)1.44
Fwd EY6.4%
FCF(TTM)0.75
FCFY3.33%
OCF(TTM)0.87
OCFY3.86%
SpS19.06
BVpS7.76
TBVpS3.24
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)0.37
Graham Number13.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.92 |
F-Score6
WACC8.36%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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 5Y7.48%
EBIT growth 1Y13.14%
EBIT growth 3Y19.47%
EBIT growth 5Y43.7%
EBIT Next Year86.88%
EBIT Next 3Y41.22%
EBIT Next 5Y28.56%
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
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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.