LSI IndustriesSTU:LS2 -1.72%85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates STU:LS2 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,211 Hardware companies, LSI Industries ranks better than 83.9% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. LSI Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSI Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS2'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.51 Max: 5
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of LSI Industries was 5.00. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.51.
STU:LS2's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 83.9% of 1211
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs STU:LS2: 0.17
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of LSI Industries was 74.70% per year. The lowest was -31.80% per year. And the median was 5.95% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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LSI Industries (STU:LS2) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
LSI Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
LSI Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSI Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
STU:LS2 vs DAKT, KOPN, LPTH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, LSI Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LSI Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSI Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
LSI Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (STU:LS2) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, LSI Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #195 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is LSI Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
LSI Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 5.00. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. LSI Industries' value of 0.17 is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #195 out of 1211 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 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DAKT and KOPN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #195 out of 1211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places LSI Industries in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. LSI Industries' value of 0.17 is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, LSI Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 5.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.47, LSI Industries has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LSI Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 63.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 63.8% below the Hardware industry median of 0.47. LSI Industries' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (STU:LS2), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 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 €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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: €16.86 vs. price of €22.80 (35.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% below the Hardware median (#195 of 1211)
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 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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