Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) Receivables Turnover: 2.32 (As of Nov. 2025)

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What is Light Science Technologies Holdings Receivables Turnover?

Light Science Technologies Holdings LSE:LST Receivables Turnover is 2.32 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 51.25% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £3.58 Mil. Light Science Technologies Holdings's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £1.54 Mil. Hence, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 2.32.


Light Science Technologies Holdings  (LSE:LST) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


Light Science Technologies Holdings Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Light Science Technologies Holdings Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Light Science Technologies Holdings's Receivables Turnover can be seen below:

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Light Science Technologies Holdings Receivables Turnover Chart

Light Science Technologies Holdings Annual Data
Trend Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Receivables Turnover
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.43 4.25 4.63 6.32 5.23

Light Science Technologies Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Nov18 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
Receivables Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.61 2.20 2.68 2.55 2.32

LSE:LST vs APH, GLW, TEL: Receivables Turnover Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Light Science Technologies Holdings's Receivables Turnover falls into.



Light Science Technologies Holdings Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

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

Receivables Turnover (A: Nov. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Nov. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Nov. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Nov. 2025 )) / count )
=8.632 / ((2.094 + 1.208) / 2 )
=8.632 / 1.651
=5.23

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

Receivables Turnover (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Nov. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: May. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Nov. 2025 )) / count )
=3.575 / ((1.875 + 1.208) / 2 )
=3.575 / 1.5415
=2.32

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 2.32 mean?
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.32 as of Nov. 2025. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #1205 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' Receivables Turnover too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current Receivables Turnover is 2.32. The Hardware industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.90. Light Science Technologies Holdings' value of 2.32 is 52.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #1205 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' Receivables Turnover compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #1205 out of 2472 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Light Science Technologies Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.90. Light Science Technologies Holdings' value of 2.32 is 52.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Hardware company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Hardware companies is 4.90, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Receivables Turnover of 2.32 is 52.6% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Receivables Turnover is 2.32. 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 £0.02 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.32 and 52.6% below the Hardware industry median of 4.90. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.32 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

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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.