Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) Quick Ratio: 0.66 (As of Nov. 2025)— Near Median
What is Light Science Technologies Holdings Quick Ratio?
Light Science Technologies HoldingsLSE:LST +5.45% Quick Ratio is 0.66 as of Nov. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.72. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks worse than 88.7% on this metric.
LSE:LST's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 88.7% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs LSE:LST: 0.66
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Light Science Technologies Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
Light Science Technologies Holdings Quick Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Quick Ratio Chart
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
Light Science Technologies Holdings Quick Ratio vs Hardware Industry
Light Science Technologies Holdings Quick Ratio Calculation
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
* 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 (LSE:LST) has a Quick Ratio of 0.66 as of Nov. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Light Science Technologies Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #2214 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 0.66 is near median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 1.59. The Hardware industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Light Science Technologies Holdings' value of 0.66 is 54.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #2214 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' Quick Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #2214 out of 2496 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Light Science Technologies Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Light Science Technologies Holdings' value of 0.66 is 54.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Light Science Technologies Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Light Science Technologies Holdings 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 Quick Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Quick Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.46, based on 2,496 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 0.66 is 54.8% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 0.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.72. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 54.8% below the Hardware industry median of 1.46. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current Quick Ratio is 0.66 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
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.
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