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LSI Industries Inc(LYTS)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LYTS
10/02/2026: LYTS (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
LSI Industries is an established manufacturer of lighting and display solutions, primarily serving the commercial, industrial, and multi-site retail sectors. The company’s primary strengths lie in its vertical integration and strong, long-term relationships with national retail and petroleum brands. Its main growth opportunity involves the continued expansion into digital signage and smart lighting controls to meet modern energy efficiency standards. Risks include intense competition from large global manufacturers and cyclical sensitivity to corporate capital expenditure budgets. The stock may suit value and dividend-focused investors looking for steady industrial exposure, though investors should monitor project win rates and margin stability.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | LSI offers growth potential through market-specific expansion, though it is not a high-growth tech disruptor. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Investors may find interest if the stock shows technical strength during sector upturns. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The stock often presents as a reasonably valued industrial play with solid fundamental backing. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The consistent dividend policy makes it a suitable candidate for income-oriented portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While established, small-cap volatility and sector-specific risks exist. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Small-cap stocks in the lighting sector can experience significant swings based on macro trends. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors must ensure the stock price reflects realistic future earnings expectations. |
| Competition risk (large diversified manufacturers) | High | LSI faces significant pricing pressure from much larger global competitors. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company has a solid, well-defined business model but lacks a wide competitive moat. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Dividends are reliable but typically do not serve as a high-yield primary income source. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful growth depends on managing project rollouts and integrating new acquisitions effectively. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 55.86% | Avg. Invested days 54 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 780.25M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 30.79 | 1Y Target Price 30 |
Price to earnings Ratio 30.79 | 1Y Target Price 30 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 454.0K shares | Beta 0.52 | 52 Weeks Range 17.09 - 27.29 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 17.09 - 27.29 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.96% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.68 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting Segment | LED interior and exterior lighting systems for commercial clients. | This is the core business providing reliable, energy-efficient hardware solutions. |
| Display Solutions | Custom signage, digital menu boards, and store display fixtures. | This segment offers higher-margin potential through design and branding services. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 30.79 | Forward PE 19.19 | Enterprise Value 1.05B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.13 |
Enterprise Value 1.05B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.13 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.52 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 19.39 | Shares Outstanding 37.26M | Shares Floating 34.51M |
Shares Outstanding 37.26M | Shares Floating 34.51M | ||
Percent Insiders 10.51 | Percent Institutions 92.14 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About LSI Industries Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Cincinnati, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | CEO, President & Director Mr. James A. Clark | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Electronic Components | Full time employees 3000 | Website https://www.lsicorp.com |
Full time employees 3000 | Website https://www.lsicorp.com | ||
LSI Industries Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells non-residential lighting and retail display solutions in the United States. The company operates through Lighting and Display Solutions segments. It offers outdoor and indoor lighting fixture and controls solutions, including sensors, photocontrols, dimming, motion detection, and circuit controllers. The company also provides exterior and interior visual image and display elements, including printed graphics, structural graphics, digital signage, digital menu board systems, refrigerated displays, and custom display elements. In addition, it offers signage and canopy, pump dispenser, building fascia graphics, decals, interior signage and marketing graphics, aisle markers, wall mural graphics, refrigerated food and beverage displays, check-out counters, and an array of merchandising displays and cabinetry. Further, the company provides various project management services, including installation management, site surveys, permitting, and content management. It serves across various vertical markets, such as refueling and convenience store, parking lot and garage, quick-service restaurant, retail, grocery and pharmacy, automotive dealership, sports court and field, and warehouse. LSI Industries Inc. was founded in 1976 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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