Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) OCF Margin %: -5.57% (As of Nov. 2025)


What is Light Science Technologies Holdings OCF Margin %?

Light Science Technologies Holdings LSE:LST -14.06% OCF Margin % is -5.57% as of Nov. 2025. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks better than 53.76% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £-0.20 Mil. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £3.58 Mil. Therefore, Light Science Technologies Holdings's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was -5.57%.

As of today, Light Science Technologies Holdings's current OCF Yield % is 2.93%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Light Science Technologies Holdings's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:LST' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.71   Med: 6.51   Max: 12.74
Current: 6.01

During the past 8 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Light Science Technologies Holdings was 12.74%. The lowest was -33.71%. And the median was 6.51%.

LSE:LST's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
53.76% of 2472 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.27 vs LSE:LST: 6.01

Light Science Technologies Holdings OCF Margin % Related Terms

Light Science Technologies Holdings OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Light Science Technologies Holdings's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % Chart

Light Science Technologies Holdings Annual Data
Trend Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -26.86 -33.71 1.89 12.74 6.01

Light Science Technologies Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Nov18 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.93 -2.17 24.09 14.20 -5.57

LSE:LST vs APH, GLW, TEL: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Light Science Technologies Holdings's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Light Science Technologies Holdings's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Light Science Technologies Holdings's OCF Margin % falls into.


Light Science Technologies Holdings OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Nov. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Nov. 2025 )
=0.519/8.632
=6.01 %

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Nov. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=-0.199/3.575
=-5.57 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -5.57% mean?
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a OCF Margin % of -5.57% as of Nov. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #1143 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' OCF Margin % too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current OCF Margin % is -5.57%. Based on the distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #1143 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' OCF Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #1143 out of 2472 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Light Science Technologies Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.27. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 5.27, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current OCF Margin % is -5.57%. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -5.57%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current OCF Margin % is -5.57% 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

Other Exchanges 9FD:Germany
Address Painters Lane, The Byre Ednaston Park Business Centre, Ednaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, GBR, DE6 3FA
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.