Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) Days Inventory: 54.36 (As of Nov. 2025) — Near Median


What is Light Science Technologies Holdings Days Inventory?

Light Science Technologies Holdings LSE:LST Days Inventory is 54.36 as of Nov. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 50.38. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks better than 81.45% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Light Science Technologies Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.74 Mil. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £2.50 Mil. Hence, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 54.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Light Science Technologies Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:LST' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.91   Med: 50.38   Max: 76.44
Current: 48.9

During the past 8 years, Light Science Technologies Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 76.44. The lowest was 41.91. And the median was 50.38.

LSE:LST's Days Inventory is ranked better than
81.45% of 2415 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29 vs LSE:LST: 48.90

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Days Inventory increased from Nov. 2024 (40.26) to Nov. 2025 (54.36). It might indicate that Light Science Technologies Holdings's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 3.36.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.21.

Light Science Technologies Holdings  (LSE:LST) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=2.496 / 0.7435
=3.36

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=0.7435 / 3.575
=0.21

* 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.

Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms

Light Science Technologies Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Light Science Technologies Holdings's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Light Science Technologies Holdings Annual Data
Trend Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 56.77 75.54 76.44 48.08 49.34

Light Science Technologies Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Nov18 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 80.63 62.29 40.26 44.27 54.36

LSE:LST vs APH, GLW, TEL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Light Science Technologies Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.


Light Science Technologies Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Nov. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Nov. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.811 + 0.735) / 2 ) / 5.718*365
=0.773 / 5.718*365
=49.34

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: May. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Nov. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.752 + 0.735) / 2 ) / 2.496*365 / 2
=0.7435 / 2.496*365 / 2
=54.36

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 54.36 mean?
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a Days Inventory of 54.36 as of Nov. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.38. Over the past decade, Light Science Technologies Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 41.91 to 76.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #448 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current Days Inventory of 54.36 is near median its 10-year median of 50.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.91 to a high of 76.44. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Light Science Technologies Holdings' value of 54.36 is 42.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #448 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' Days Inventory compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #448 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This places Light Science Technologies Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Light Science Technologies Holdings' value of 54.36 is 42.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Light Science Technologies Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 41.91 to 76.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.38 vs. the industry median of 94.29, Light Science Technologies Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Days Inventory of 54.36 is 42.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Days Inventory is 54.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.38. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 54.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.38 and 42.3% below the Hardware industry median of 94.29. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current Days Inventory is 54.36 as of Nov. 2025. 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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Address Painters Lane, The Byre Ednaston Park Business Centre, Ednaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, GBR, DE6 3FA
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.