LSI Industries (STU:LS2) 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 .
LSI Industries Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
LSI Industries Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSI Industries's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
LSI Industries Annual Data
Trend
2016-06
2017-06
2018-06
2020-06
2021-06
2022-06
2023-06
2024-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
21.74
19.61
12.67
30.67
18.55
8.58
12.02
16.45
14.45
LSI Industries Quarterly Data
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
21.74
24.75
31.85
17.61
19.61
32.57
31.45
19.61
12.67
12.53
9.45
5.64
24.21
10.60
30.67
18.94
28.25
19.61
18.55
16.75
18.21
10.12
8.58
10.82
15.70
15.11
12.02
13.99
18.42
13.05
16.45
16.95
19.51
12.93
14.45
19.72
15.11
13.43
STU:LS2 vs DAKT, LPTH, KOPN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, LSI Industries'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.
LSI Industries Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LSI Industries's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSI Industries's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
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.
LSI Industries (STU:LS2) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.94 as of Jul. 08, 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 LSI Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #375 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is LSI Industries' Forward PE Ratio too high?
LSI Industries' current Forward PE Ratio is 17.94. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 23.29. LSI Industries' value of 17.94 is 23% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #375 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to DAKT and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #375 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts LSI Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 23.29. LSI Industries' value of 17.94 is 23% below this benchmark. 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 23.29, 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. LSI Industries's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.94 is 23% below 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 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 LSI Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 23.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Industries's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.94. 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 €17.07, compared to a current price of €21.40 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.94 and 23% below the Hardware industry median of 23.29. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (STU:LS2), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.94 as of Jul. 08, 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 €21.40 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.07.
GuruFocus considers LSI Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS2:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.94
GF Value™: €17.07 vs. price of €21.40 (25.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23% below the Hardware median (#375 of 1018)
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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