LSI Industries (STU:LS2) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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STU:LS2 LSI Industries Inc STU:LS2
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What is LSI Industries Financial Strength?

LSI Industries STU:LS2 +2.67% 87 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates STU:LS2 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.05. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

LSI Industries has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

LSI Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.60. LSI Industries's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52. As of today, LSI Industries's Altman Z-Score is 2.37.


LSI Industries  (STU:LS2) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

LSI Industries has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


LSI Industries Financial Strength Related Terms


STU:LS2 vs DAKT, LPTH, KOPN: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, LSI Industries's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LSI Industries's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LSI Industries's Financial Strength falls into.


STU:LS2
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LSI Industries Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

LSI Industries's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €211.1 Mil.

LSI Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3.526/-0.41
=8.60

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

LSI Industries's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(60.686 + 211.061) / 520.816
=0.52

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

LSI Industries has a Z-score of 2.37, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that LSI Industries is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.37 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
LSI Industries (STU:LS2) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, LSI Industries' Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is LSI Industries' Financial Strength too high?
LSI Industries' current Financial Strength of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, LSI Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Industries' Financial Strength compare to DAKT and LPTH?
LSI Industries' Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, LSI Industries' own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Hardware company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors. LSI Industries's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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?
LSI Industries (STU:LS2) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.05, compared to a current price of €19.20 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. LSI Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (STU:LS2), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 €19.20 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.05.

Key valuation signals for STU:LS2:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €16.05 vs. price of €19.20 (19.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 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.
87GF Score

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