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* 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.
LSE:LST vs APH, GLW, TEL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Light Science Technologies Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 11.16% mean?
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 11.16% as of Nov. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.16%.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to APH and GLW?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 11.16% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Hardware company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.16%. 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 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.16%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.16% 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
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.
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