LSI Industries (STU:LS2) Cash Flow from Operations: €36.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:LS2 LSI Industries Inc STU:LS2
86 GF Score
Price €19.90
GF Value €17.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is LSI Industries Cash Flow from Operations?

LSI Industries STU:LS2 -0.50% 86 Cash Flow from Operations is €36.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LS2 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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 three months ended in Mar. 2026, LSI Industries's Net Income From Continuing Operations was €1.8 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was €2.9 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was €-0.1 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was €0.2 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was €0.0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was €0.0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was €0.7 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was €0.4 Mil. In all, LSI Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.0 Mil.


LSI Industries  (STU:LS2) 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.

LSI Industries's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.8 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

LSI Industries's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.9 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.

LSI Industries's change in working capital for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.1 Mil. It means LSI Industries's working capital declined by €0.1 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

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

LSI Industries's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.2 Mil.

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

LSI Industries's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.0 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.

LSI Industries's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.0 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.

LSI Industries's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.7 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).

LSI Industries's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.4 Mil.


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LSI Industries Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LSI Industries'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.

LSI Industries Cash Flow from Operations Chart

LSI Industries Annual Data
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LSI Industries 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.

LSI Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

LSI Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €36.1 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 €36.1 Mil mean?
LSI Industries (STU:LS2) has a Cash Flow from Operations of €36.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for LSI Industries and its competitors.
Is LSI Industries' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
LSI Industries' current Cash Flow from Operations is €36.1 Mil. Overall, LSI Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Industries' Cash Flow from Operations compare to DAKT and LPTH?
LSI Industries' Cash Flow from Operations of €36.1 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 LSI Industries and its competitors. LSI Industries's current Cash Flow from Operations is €36.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSI Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Industries (STU:LS2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.34, compared to a current price of €19.90 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is €36.1 Mil. LSI Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. 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 LSI Industries (STU:LS2), the current Cash Flow from Operations is €36.1 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Is LSI Industries (STU:LS2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.90 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.34. GuruFocus considers LSI Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LS2:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: €36.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: €17.34 vs. price of €19.90 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LSI Industries Business Description

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Address 10000 Alliance Road, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45242
LSI Industries Inc provides corporate visual image solutions to the petroleum and convenience store industry. The company's operating segments include Lighting and Display Solutions. It generates maximum revenue from the Display solutions segment. Lighting Segment manufactures and markets outdoor and indoor lighting and lighting controls for the commercial, industrial, and multi-site retail markets, including the petroleum/convenience store, quick-service, and automotive markets. The Display Solutions Segment manufactures, sells, and installs exterior and interior visual image and display elements, including printed graphics, structural graphics, digital signage, menu board systems, display fixtures, refrigerated displays, and custom display elements.
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