Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) Inventory Turnover: 3.36 (As of Nov. 2025)


What is Light Science Technologies Holdings Inventory Turnover?

Light Science Technologies Holdings LSE:LST Inventory Turnover is 3.36 as of Nov. 2025. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £2.50 Mil. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.74 Mil. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 3.36.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 54.36.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.21.

Light Science Technologies Holdings  (LSE:LST) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Nov. 2025 )*Days in Period
=0.7435/2.496*365 / 2
=54.36

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=0.7435 / 3.575
=0.21

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Light Science Technologies Holdings Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Light Science Technologies Holdings's Inventory Turnover 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.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Inventory Turnover Chart

Light Science Technologies Holdings Annual Data
Trend Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Inventory Turnover
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.43 4.83 4.78 7.59 7.40

Light Science Technologies Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Nov18 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
Inventory Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.26 2.93 4.53 4.12 3.36

Light Science Technologies Holdings Inventory Turnover Calculation

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Nov. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Nov. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2025 )) / count )
=5.718 / ((0.811 + 0.735) / 2 )
=5.718 / 0.773
=7.40

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Nov. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: May. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 )) / count )
=2.496 / ((0.752 + 0.735) / 2 )
=2.496 / 0.7435
=3.36

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 3.36 mean?
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a Inventory Turnover of 3.36 as of Nov. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' Inventory Turnover too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current Inventory Turnover is 3.36.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' Inventory Turnover compare to APH and GLW?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' Inventory Turnover of 3.36 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Hardware company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Inventory Turnover is 3.36. 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 £0.02 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 3.36. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current Inventory Turnover is 3.36 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

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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.