LSI Industries (STU:LS2) 3-Year RORE % : -13.26% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:LS2 LSI Industries Inc STU:LS2
86 GF Score
Price €22.60
GF Value €16.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is LSI Industries 3-Year RORE %?

LSI Industries STU:LS2 -0.88% 86 3-Year RORE % is -13.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LS2 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,383 Hardware companies, LSI Industries ranks worse than 61.56% on this metric.

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. LSI Industries's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.26%.

The industry rank for LSI Industries's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:LS2's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
61.56% of 2383 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.1 vs STU:LS2: -13.26

LSI Industries  (STU:LS2) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

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, 3-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

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.


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LSI Industries 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LSI Industries's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart

LSI Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -128.52 31.60 69.39 19.48 -6.88

LSI Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.78 -6.88 -8.83 -7.61 -13.26

STU:LS2 vs DAKT, LPTH, KOPN: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, LSI Industries's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.


LSI Industries 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LSI Industries's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LSI Industries's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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LSI Industries 3-Year RORE % Calculation

LSI Industries's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 0.644-0.86 )/( 2.171-0.542 )
=-0.216/1.629
=-13.26 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -13.26 mean?
LSI Industries (STU:LS2) has a 3-Year RORE % of -13.26 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1467 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is LSI Industries' 3-Year RORE % too high?
LSI Industries' current 3-Year RORE % is -13.26. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1467 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LSI Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Industries' 3-Year RORE % compare to DAKT and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1467 out of 2383 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places LSI Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Hardware company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 5.10, based on 2,383 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Industries's current 3-Year RORE % is -13.26. 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 €16.74, compared to a current price of €22.60 — trading 35% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -13.26. LSI Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (STU:LS2), the current 3-Year RORE % is -13.26 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 €22.60 is trading 35% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.74. GuruFocus considers LSI Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LS2:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -13.26
  • GF Value™: €16.74 vs. price of €22.60 (35% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 8 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.
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