LSI Industries (STU:LS2) Altman Z2-Score: 2.19 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 47% Below Median


STU:LS2 LSI Industries Inc STU:LS2
85 GF Score
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GF Value €16.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is LSI Industries Altman Z2-Score?

LSI Industries STU:LS2 -1.72% 85 Altman Z2-Score is 2.19 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 4.13. 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. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, LSI Industries ranks worse than 71.48% on this metric.

Altman Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score, is used to predict the likelihood that a non-manufacturing company (excluding property/financial company) will face bankruptcy within a two-year period.

LSI Industries has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.19, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that LSI Industries is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.1, the company may face bankrupcy risk.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z2-Score <= 1.1, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score >= 2.6, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score is between 1.1 and 2.6, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for LSI Industries's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STU:LS2' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.19   Med: 4.13   Max: 8.65
Current: 2.19

During the past 13 years, LSI Industries's highest Altman Z2-Score was 8.65. The lowest was 2.19. And the median was 4.13.


LSI Industries  (STU:LS2) Altman Z2-Score Explanation

The original Z-Score model was based on publicly traded manufacturing companies while the Z2-Score, also known as Z"-score can be used for any type of company excluding property/financial companies. Both Z-Score and Z2-Score describes the financial health of a company, and its likelihood of financial distress.

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4_2, Net Worth (Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities (NW/TL): it compares a company’s stock net worth with its total liabilities and can be used to assess the extent of its reliance on debt.

Read more about Altman Z2-Score, the original research on Z-Score and the additional research on Z2-Score.


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Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.


LSI Industries Altman Z2-Score Related Terms


LSI Industries Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LSI Industries's Altman Z2-Score 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 Altman Z2-Score Chart

LSI Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Altman Z2-Score
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LSI Industries Quarterly Data
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STU:LS2 vs DAKT, KOPN, LPTH: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, LSI Industries's Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-Score 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 Altman Z2-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LSI Industries's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LSI Industries's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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LSI Industries Altman Z2-Score Calculation

Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies.

LSI Industries's Altman Z2-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=6.56*X1+3.26*X2+6.72*X3+1.05*X4_2
=6.56*0.1135+3.26*0.0965+6.72*0.0445+1.05*0.788
=2.19

* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z2-Score when X4_2 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026:
Total Assets was €692.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €241.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €162.9 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €66.8 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 2.905 + 7.169 + 8.26 + 10.211 = €28.5 Mil.
Interest Expense was -0.41 + -0.489 + -0.636 + -0.75 = €-2.3 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €387.3 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(241.483 - 162.86)/692.475
=0.1135

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=66.842/692.475
=0.0965

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(28.545 - -2.285)/692.475
=0.0445

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(305.182 - 0)/387.293
=0.788

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.1 < Grey Zones < 2.6 - Safe Zones

LSI Industries has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.19 indicating it is in Grey Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 2.19 mean?
LSI Industries (STU:LS2) has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.19 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 4.13. Over the past decade, LSI Industries' Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 2.19 to 8.65. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1772 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is LSI Industries' Altman Z2-Score too high?
LSI Industries' current Altman Z2-Score of 2.19 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 4.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.19 to a high of 8.65. The Hardware industry median Altman Z2-Score is 4.09. LSI Industries' value of 2.19 is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1772 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Altman Z2-Score compare to DAKT and KOPN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LSI Industries ranks #1772 out of 2479 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places LSI Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 4.09. LSI Industries' value of 2.19 is 46.5% below this benchmark. Historically, LSI Industries' own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 2.19 to 8.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.13 vs. the industry median of 4.09, 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 Altman Z2-Score for a Hardware company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Hardware companies is 4.09, based on 2,479 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z2-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z2-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LSI Industries's current Altman Z2-Score of 2.19 is 46.5% 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 Altman Z2-Score mean?
A high Altman Z2-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on LSI Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Industries's current Altman Z2-Score is 2.19, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 4.13. 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 Altman Z2-Score is 2.19, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 4.13 and 46.5% below the Hardware industry median of 4.09. 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 Altman Z2-Score calculated?
Altman Z2-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSI Industries (STU:LS2), the current Altman Z2-Score is 2.19 as of Jun. 27, 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:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 2.19 (47% below median its 10-year median of 4.13)
  • GF Value™: €16.86 vs. price of €22.80 (35.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.5% below the Hardware median (#1772 of 2479)

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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