LSI IndustriesSTU:LS2 +0.93%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.78 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates STU:LS2 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Hardware companies, LSI Industries ranks worse than 70.46% on this metric.
LSI Industries's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSI Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS2'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 2.33 Max: 7.6
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, LSI Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 7.60. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 2.33.
STU:LS2's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 70.46% of 1405
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.97
vs STU:LS2: 0.78
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
LSI Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:LS2 vs DAKT, LPTH, KOPN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, LSI Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LSI Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSI Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of LSI Industries is calculated as
LSI Industries (STU:LS2) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.78 as of Jul. 06, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, LSI Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.75 to 7.60. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #990 out of 1405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is LSI Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
LSI Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.78 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 7.60. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.97. LSI Industries' value of 0.78 is 60.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #990 out of 1405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LSI Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DAKT and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #990 out of 1405 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places LSI Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.97. LSI Industries' value of 0.78 is 60.4% below this benchmark. Historically, LSI Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.75 to 7.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 1.97, LSI Industries has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 1.97, based on 1,405 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LSI Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.78 is 60.4% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.78, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 2.33. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.04, compared to a current price of €21.80 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.78, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 60.4% below the Hardware industry median of 1.97. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (STU:LS2), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.78 as of Jul. 06, 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 €21.80 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.04.
GuruFocus considers LSI Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS2:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.78 (67% below median its 10-year median of 2.33)
GF Value™: €17.04 vs. price of €21.80 (27.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% below the Hardware median (#990 of 1405)
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 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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