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LSE:LST'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.54 Med: -2.24 Max: 3702.83
Current: -13.75
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Light Science Technologies Holdings was 3702.83. The lowest was -23.54. And the median was -2.24.
LSE:LST's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1279
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.97
vs LSE:LST: -13.75
EV-to-FCF 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.
EV-to-FCF 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.
Light Science Technologies Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Light Science Technologies Holdings's share price for today is £0.016.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £-0.003.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Light Science Technologies Holdings EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Light Science Technologies Holdings EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Light Science Technologies Holdings's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Enterprise Value is £14.59 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £-1.06 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.
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a EV-to-FCF of -13.75 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1279 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current EV-to-FCF is -13.75. Based on the distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1279 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1279 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Light Science Technologies Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.97. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 22.97, based on 1,279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is -13.75. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.01, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -13.75. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current EV-to-FCF is -13.75 as of Aug. 18, 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.
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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