Light Science Technologies HoldingsLSE:LST +5.45% Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Nov. 2025. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,673 Hardware companies, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks worse than 59772.8% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Light Science Technologies Holdings's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Nov. 2025 was £-0.64 Mil. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Nov. 2025 was £-0.10 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
LSE:LST's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 13.73 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Light Science Technologies Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms
Light Science Technologies Holdings Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
LSE:LST vs APH, GLW, TEL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Light Science Technologies Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
Light Science Technologies Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Nov. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. 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 1673 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1673 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1673 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Light Science Technologies Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.73, based on 1,673 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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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