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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Light Science Technologies Holdings does not have enough data to calculate 10-Year RORE %.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Light Science Technologies Holdings 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Light Science Technologies Holdings 10-Year RORE % 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.
LSE:LST vs APH, GLW, TEL: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Light Science Technologies Holdings's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Light Science Technologies Holdings's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Light Science Technologies Holdings's 10-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Nov. 2025 and 10-year before.
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a 10-Year RORE % of 0.00 as of Nov. 2025. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1741 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' 10-Year RORE % too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1741 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' 10-Year RORE % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1741 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Light Science Technologies Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.89. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for a Hardware company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 6.89, based on 1,741 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 6.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00. 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 10-Year RORE % is 0.00. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00 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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