Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -203.64 (As of Sep. 10, 2026)

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What is Light Science Technologies Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Light Science Technologies Holdings LSE:LST +5.63% Shares Buyback Ratio % is -203.64 as of Sep. 10, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current shares buyback ratio was -203.64%.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Light Science Technologies Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Light Science Technologies Holdings's Shares Buyback Ratio % 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.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Light Science Technologies Holdings Annual Data
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Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Light Science Technologies Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Light Science Technologies Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2024 )
=(324.106 - 324.106) / 324.106
=0.00%

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: May. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2025 )
=(324.106 - 984.106) / 324.106
=-203.64%

* 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % of -203.64 mean?
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -203.64 as of Sep. 10, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -203.64.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to APH and GLW?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % of -203.64 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Hardware company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -203.64. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.01, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 87.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -203.64. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -203.64 as of Sep. 10, 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.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 9FD:Germany
Address Painters Lane, The Byre Ednaston Park Business Centre, Ednaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, GBR, DE6 3FA
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.