LSI Industries (FRA:LS2) EV-to-OCF: 29.46 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 143% Above Median

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FRA:LS2 LSI Industries Inc FRA:LS2
86 GF Score
Price €19.90
GF Value €17.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is LSI Industries EV-to-OCF?

LSI Industries FRA:LS2 -2.45% 86 EV-to-OCF is 29.46 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 12.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:LS2 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, LSI Industries ranks worse than 74.36% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, LSI Industries's Enterprise Value is €1,064.6 Mil. LSI Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €36.1 Mil. Therefore, LSI Industries's EV-to-OCF for today is 29.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for LSI Industries's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LS2' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -155.87   Med: 12.11   Max: 29.82
Current: 29.15

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of LSI Industries was 29.82. The lowest was -155.87. And the median was 12.11.

FRA:LS2's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
74.36% of 2496 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.95 vs FRA:LS2: 29.15

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-10), LSI Industries's stock price is €19.90. LSI Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.644. Therefore, LSI Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 30.90.


LSI Industries  (FRA:LS2) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

LSI Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=19.90/0.644
=30.90

LSI Industries's share price for today is €19.90.
LSI Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €0.644.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


LSI Industries EV-to-OCF Related Terms


LSI Industries EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LSI Industries's EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF Chart

LSI Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-OCF
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LSI Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.61 15.07 28.56 14.81 23.44

FRA:LS2 vs DAKT, LPTH, KOPN: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, LSI Industries's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LSI Industries's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LSI Industries's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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LSI Industries EV-to-OCF Calculation

LSI Industries's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=1064.567/36.141
=29.46

LSI Industries's current Enterprise Value is €1,064.6 Mil.
LSI Industries's 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 29.46 mean?
LSI Industries (FRA:LS2) has a EV-to-OCF of 29.46 as of Aug. 10, 2026. This is 143% above median its historical median of 12.11. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1856 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is LSI Industries' EV-to-OCF too high?
LSI Industries' current EV-to-OCF of 29.46 is 143% above median its 10-year median of 12.11. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.95. LSI Industries' value of 29.46 is 229.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1856 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-OCF compare to DAKT and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1856 out of 2496 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places LSI Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.95. LSI Industries' value of 29.46 is 229.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.11 vs. the industry median of 8.95, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 8.95, based on 2,496 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LSI Industries's current EV-to-OCF of 29.46 is 229.2% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Industries's current EV-to-OCF is 29.46, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 12.11. 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 (FRA:LS2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.14, compared to a current price of €19.90 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 29.46, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 12.11 and 229.2% above the Hardware industry median of 8.95. LSI Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (FRA:LS2), the current EV-to-OCF is 29.46 as of Aug. 10, 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 (FRA:LS2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.90 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.14. GuruFocus considers LSI Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LS2:

  • EV-to-OCF: 29.46 (143% above median its 10-year median of 12.11)
  • GF Value™: €17.14 vs. price of €19.90 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 229.2% above the Hardware median (#1856 of 2496)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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