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LSI IndustriesSTU:LS2 -0.95%87 Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 693% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates STU:LS2 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,795 Hardware companies, LSI Industries ranks worse than 83.68% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSI Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS2'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.05 Med: 1.37 Max: 6.38
Current: 6.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of LSI Industries was 6.38. The lowest was -4.05. And the median was 1.37.
STU:LS2's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 83.68% of 1795
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs STU:LS2: 6.38
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
LSI Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
LSI Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSI Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
STU:LS2 vs DAKT, LPTH, KOPN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, LSI Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
LSI Industries Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LSI Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSI Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
LSI Industries (STU:LS2) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.87 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LSI Industries. This is 693% above median its historical median of 1.37. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1502 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is LSI Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
LSI Industries' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.87 is 693% above median its 10-year median of 1.37. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.73. LSI Industries' value of 10.87 is 528.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1502 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LSI Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DAKT and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1502 out of 1795 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places LSI Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.73. LSI Industries' value of 10.87 is 528.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 1.73, LSI Industries has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.73, based on 1,795 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LSI Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.87 is 528.3% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LSI Industries. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.87, which is 693% above median its own 10-year median of 1.37. 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 €17.14, compared to a current price of €20.80 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.87, which is 693% above median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 528.3% above the Hardware industry median of 1.73. LSI Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (STU:LS2), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.87 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 €20.80 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.14.
GuruFocus considers LSI Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS2:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 10.87 (693% above median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: €17.14 vs. price of €20.80 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 528.3% above the Hardware median (#1502 of 1795)
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 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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