LSI Industries (STU:LS2) Net-Net Working Capital: €-6.54 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:LS2 LSI Industries Inc STU:LS2
88 GF Score
Price €20.60
GF Value €17.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is LSI Industries Net-Net Working Capital?

LSI Industries STU:LS2 88 Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.54 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LS2 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Hardware companies, LSI Industries ranks worse than 82101.72% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

LSI Industries's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-6.54.

The industry rank for LSI Industries's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

STU:LS2's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 8.78
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

LSI Industries  (STU:LS2) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


LSI Industries Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


LSI Industries Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LSI Industries's Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart

LSI Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net-Net Working Capital
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LSI Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:LS2 vs DAKT, LPTH, KOPN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, LSI Industries's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LSI Industries's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LSI Industries's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


STU:LS2
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LSI Industries Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

LSI Industries's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jun. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2.997+0.75 * 90.469+0.5 * 69.202-143.61
-0-0)/30.055
=-1.27

LSI Industries's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(8.938+0.75 * 117.462+0.5 * 100.849-387.293
-0-0)/36.698
=-6.54

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of €-6.54 mean?
LSI Industries (STU:LS2) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-6.54 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on LSI Industries According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #999999 out of 1218 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is LSI Industries' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
LSI Industries' current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.54. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #999999 out of 1218 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LSI Industries has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Industries' Net-Net Working Capital compare to DAKT and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #999999 out of 1218 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places LSI Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.78. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Hardware company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Hardware companies is 8.78, based on 1,218 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on LSI Industries For the Hardware industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Industries's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.54. 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 €17.20, compared to a current price of €20.60 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.54. LSI Industries' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (STU:LS2), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.54 as of Mar. 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 €20.60 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.20. GuruFocus considers LSI Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LS2:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-6.54
  • GF Value™: €17.20 vs. price of €20.60 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 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.
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