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Light Science Technologies HoldingsLSE:LST -3.33% Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Hardware companies, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks worse than 98231.73% on this metric.
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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Light Science Technologies Holdings Forward PE Ratio 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.
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LSE:LST vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Light Science Technologies Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Light Science Technologies Holdings Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. 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 1018 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Light Science Technologies Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.06. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.06, based on 1,018 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 £0.01 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 21, 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 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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