LSI Industries (STU:LS2) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


STU:LS2 LSI Industries Inc STU:LS2
86 GF Score
Price €22.80
GF Value €16.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is LSI Industries Moat Score?

LSI Industries STU:LS2 -1.72% 86 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LS2 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, LSI Industries ranks better than 94.66% on this metric.

LSI Industries has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

LSI Industries has Narrow Moat: LSI Industries has some brand recognition and a distribution network in the lighting and graphics industry. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant customer switching costs, resulting in a modest moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes LSI Industries might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

LSI Industries  (STU:LS2) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

LSI Industries Moat Score Related Terms

STU:LS2 vs DAKT, KOPN, LPTH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, LSI Industries's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LSI Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LSI Industries's Moat Score falls into.


STU:LS2
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
LSI Industries (STU:LS2) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #132 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is LSI Industries' Moat Score too high?
LSI Industries' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #132 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSI Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Industries' Moat Score compare to DAKT and KOPN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #132 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places LSI Industries in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. LSI Industries's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.86, compared to a current price of €22.80 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (STU:LS2), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 €22.80 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.86. GuruFocus considers LSI Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LS2:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €16.86 vs. price of €22.80 (35.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LYTS:USA
Address 10000 Alliance Road, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45242
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.
86GF Score

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