Light (LGSXY) Operating Income: $167 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LGSXY Light SA LGSXY
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GF Value $0.80
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What is Light Operating Income?

Light LGSXY 35 Operating Income is $167 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LGSXY with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Light's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $33 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $167 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Light's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $33 Mil. Light's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $736 Mil. Therefore, Light's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.52%.

Light's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 0.00% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Light's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.78%. Light's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.81%.


Light  (OTCPK:LGSXY) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Light's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=133.128 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (4366.076 + 5219.636)/ 2 )
=133.128/4792.856
=2.78 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=4716.794 - 569.417 - ( 320.148 - max(0, 1192.484 - 973.785+320.148))
=4366.076

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=5408.301 - 591.937 - ( 270.913 - max(0, 1361.453 - 958.181+270.913))
=5219.636

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Light's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=126.868/( ( (450.693 + max(-438.114, 0)) + (461.618 + max(-587.591, 0)) )/ 2 )
=126.868/( ( 450.693 + 461.618 )/ 2 )
=126.868/456.1555
=27.81 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(308.839 + 16.815 + 193.402) - (569.417 + 0 + 387.753)
=-438.114

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(328.692 + 18.92 + 176.354) - (591.937 + 0 + 519.62)
=-587.591

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

Light's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=33.282/735.864
=4.52 %

* 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.

4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.


Light Operating Income Related Terms


Light Operating Income Historical Data

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* 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 Operating Income Chart

Light Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Income
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Light Quarterly Data
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Light Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $167 Mil.

* 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 Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of $167 Mil mean?
Light (LGSXY) has a Operating Income of $167 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Light and its competitors.
Is Light's Operating Income too high?
Light's current Operating Income is $167 Mil. Overall, Light has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Light's Operating Income compare to competitors?
Light's Operating Income of $167 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Income for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Light and its competitors. Light's current Operating Income is $167 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Light stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light (LGSXY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.80, compared to a current price of $0.51 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is $167 Mil. Light's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light (LGSXY), the current Operating Income is $167 Mil 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 Light (LGSXY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.51 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.80. GuruFocus considers Light to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LGSXY:

  • Operating Income: $167 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.80 vs. price of $0.51 (36.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LGSXY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Light Business Description

Other Exchanges LIGT3:Brazil
Address Rua Marechal Floriano, No. 168, block 1-2nd floor, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20080-002
Light SA is a Brazilian private-public utility of which the state-owned power company, CEMIG, wields a controlling stake. The company generates, distributes, and trades energy. To do this, the company owns and operates a portfolio of hydroelectric power plants that serve the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Light derives maximum of its revenue from the supplying of energy, with network usage and the construction of assets also bringing in substantial amounts of revenue. The vast majority of the company's customers are residential consumers. The company operates in three segments namely: Distribution, Generation and Trading, out of which maximum revenue is generated from Distribution segment.
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