LSI Industries (STU:LS2) ROCE %: 3.34% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:LS2 LSI Industries Inc STU:LS2
85 GF Score
Price €22.80
GF Value €16.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is LSI Industries ROCE %?

LSI Industries STU:LS2 -1.72% 85 ROCE % is 3.34% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. LSI Industries's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.34%.

LSI Industries  (STU:LS2) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

LSI Industries ROCE % Related Terms

LSI Industries ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LSI Industries's ROCE % 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.

LSI Industries ROCE % Chart

LSI Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
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LSI Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LSI Industries ROCE % Calculation

LSI Industries's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=31.357/( ( (324.035 - 73.583) + (343.646 - 84.402) )/ 2 )
=31.357/( (250.452+259.244)/ 2 )
=31.357/254.848
=12.30 %

LSI Industries's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=13.26/( ( (338.445 - 74.447) + (692.475 - 162.86) )/ 2 )
=13.26/( ( 263.998 + 529.615 )/ 2 )
=13.26/396.8065
=3.34 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 3.34% mean?
LSI Industries (STU:LS2) has a ROCE % of 3.34% as of Mar. 2026.
Is LSI Industries' ROCE % too high?
LSI Industries' current ROCE % is 3.34%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 5.83. LSI Industries' value of 3.34% is 42.7% below this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to DAKT and KOPN?
LSI Industries' ROCE % of 3.34% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.83. LSI Industries' value of 3.34% is 42.7% 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 ROCE % for a Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.83, based on 2,445 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LSI Industries's current ROCE % of 3.34% is 42.7% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Industries's current ROCE % is 3.34%. 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 ROCE % is 3.34% and 42.7% below the Hardware industry median of 5.83. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (STU:LS2), the current ROCE % is 3.34% 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:

  • ROCE %: 3.34%
  • GF Value™: €16.86 vs. price of €22.80 (35.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.7% below the Hardware median

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.
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