ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. LSI Industries's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.99%.
As of today (2026-06-25), LSI Industries's WACC % is 11.04%. LSI Industries's ROC % is 6.50% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
LSI Industries earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
LSI Industries (NAS:LYTS) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, LSI Industries's WACC % is 11.04%. LSI Industries's ROC % is 6.50% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
LSI Industries earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
LSI Industries ROC % Related Terms
LSI Industries ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSI Industries's ROC % 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 (LYTS) has a ROC % of 1.99% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors.
Is LSI Industries' ROC % too high?
LSI Industries' current ROC % is 1.99%. The Hardware industry median ROC % is 4.12. LSI Industries' value of 1.99% is 51.7% below this industry median. Overall, LSI Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Industries' ROC % compare to DAKT and KOPN?
LSI Industries' ROC % of 1.99% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.12. LSI Industries' value of 1.99% is 51.7% 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 ROC % for a Hardware company?
The median ROC % among Hardware companies is 4.12, based on 2,443 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LSI Industries's current ROC % of 1.99% is 51.7% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Industries's current ROC % is 1.99%. 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 (LYTS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.58, compared to a current price of $26.93 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 1.99% and 51.7% below the Hardware industry median of 4.12. LSI Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (LYTS), the current ROC % is 1.99% 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 (LYTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.93 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.58.
GuruFocus considers LSI Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LYTS:
ROC %: 1.99%
GF Value™: $19.58 vs. price of $26.93 (37.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% below the Hardware median
No single metric tells the full story. See the LYTS 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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