Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) Cash Flow from Operations: £-0.56 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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What is Light Science Technologies Holdings Cash Flow from Operations?

Light Science Technologies Holdings LSE:LST Cash Flow from Operations is £-0.56 Mil as of May. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the six months ended in May. 2026, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Net Income From Continuing Operations was £-0.42 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was £0.24 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was £0.20 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was £-0.46 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was £0.00 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was £0.00 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was £0.01 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was £0.06 Mil. In all, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in May. 2026 was £-0.36 Mil.

Light Science Technologies Holdings  (LSE:LST) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in May. 2026 was £-0.42 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Light Science Technologies Holdings's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in May. 2026 was £0.24 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's change in working capital for the six months ended in May. 2026 was £0.20 Mil. It means Light Science Technologies Holdings's working capital increased by £0.20 Mil from Nov. 2025 to May. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in May. 2026 was £-0.46 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in May. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in May. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's stock based compensation for the six months ended in May. 2026 was £0.01 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Light Science Technologies Holdings's cash flow from others for the six months ended in May. 2026 was £0.06 Mil.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms

Light Science Technologies Holdings Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Light Science Technologies Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Light Science Technologies Holdings Annual Data
Trend Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cash Flow from Operations
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Light Science Technologies Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Light Science Technologies Holdings Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Flow from Operations(A: Nov. 2025 )
=Net Income From Continuing Operations+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Working Capital+Deferred Tax
=-0.964+0.481+0.755+0.001
+Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities+Asset Impairment Charge+Stock Based Compensation+Cash Flow from Others
+0+0+0.037+0.209
=0.52

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is:

Cash Flow from Operations(Q: May. 2026 )
=Net Income From Continuing Operations+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Working Capital+Deferred Tax
=-0.417+0.242+0.201+-0.458
+Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities+Asset Impairment Charge+Stock Based Compensation+Cash Flow from Others
+0+0+0.014+0.061
=-0.36

Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-0.56 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of £-0.56 Mil mean?
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a Cash Flow from Operations of £-0.56 Mil as of May. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current Cash Flow from Operations is £-0.56 Mil.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' Cash Flow from Operations compare to APH and GLW?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' Cash Flow from Operations of £-0.56 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Hardware company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations is £-0.56 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.01, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is £-0.56 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current Cash Flow from Operations is £-0.56 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Business Description

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Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC focuses on the development and manufacturing of Contract electronic boards and lighting and technology products for the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) sector. The company operates in Contract Electronics Manufacturing, Agtech, and Passive fire protection. The company generates maximum revenue from the Contract electronics manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company operates in United Kingdom, Europe and Rest of the World, of which it derives maximum revenue from United Kingdom.