LYTS
NEUTRAL
$19.48
Live
LSI Industries Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $30.5
(+56.6%)
$13.77
52W Range
$24.75
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 14, 2026
Market cap
$713.94M
P/E
23.76
ROE
11.0%
Profit margin
4.3%
Debt/Equity
0.24
Dividend yield
1.03%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
LYTS exhibits exceptional financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, indicating strong operational efficiency and solvency. While the stock is currently trading at its intrinsic value ($19.39) and significantly above its Graham Number ($12.35), it is supported by a phenomenal track record of earnings beats over the last 25 quarters. However, the outlook is tempered by stagnant revenue growth (-0.50%) and a bearish technical trend (0/100), suggesting the market is currently lacking a catalyst for a breakout despite strong fundamentals.
Key Strengths
Strong financial health (Piotroski F-Score 8/9)
Exceptional earnings track record with consistent beats over 25 quarters
Low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24
Strong liquidity position (Current Ratio 2.15)
Positive earnings growth (11.10% YoY) despite flat revenue
Key Risks
Stagnant top-line growth (Revenue Growth -0.50%)
Bearish technical momentum (Technical Trend 0/100)
Thin net profit margins (4.34%)
Lack of insider buying activity
Low dividend yield (1.03%) providing little downside protection
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$19.85
+1.9% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
66
Strong
55
50
90
95
40
AI Verdict
Fundamentally sound but momentum-challenged
Key drivers: Piotroski Score, Earnings Surprise History, Revenue Stagnation, Technical Bearishness
Confidence
90%
Value
55/100
P/E 23.76, Graham Number $12.35
Positives
- Forward P/E (13.34) is significantly lower than current P/E
- Trading near intrinsic value
Watchpoints
- Trades at a 57% premium to the Graham Number ($12.35)
Future
50/100
Revenue Growth -0.50%, Earnings Growth 11.10%
Positives
- Consistent earnings growth
- High analyst target price ($30.50)
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY and Q/Q revenue growth
Past
90/100
25-quarter earnings track record
Positives
- Strong 5Y price appreciation (+147%)
- Consistent history of beating EPS estimates
Watchpoints
- Recent 6-month price decline (-10.5%)
Health
95/100
Piotroski F-Score 8/9
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 8/9
- Low Debt/Equity (0.24)
- High Current Ratio (2.15)
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score data unavailable
Dividend
40/100
Dividend Yield 1.03%, Payout 24.39%
Positives
- Sustainable payout ratio (24.39%)
Watchpoints
- Low yield (1.03%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$19.48
Analyst Target
$30.5
Upside/Downside
+56.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LYTS and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-13
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LYTS
LSI Industries Inc.
Primary
|
+147.0% | +57.7% | +21.6% | -10.5% | +0.9% | +4.4% |
|
DJCO
Daily Journal Corporation
Peer
|
+65.1% | +81.7% | +41.0% | +23.1% | -1.0% | +7.7% |
|
BLND
Blend Labs, Inc.
Peer
|
-86.6% | +90.5% | -24.7% | -22.6% | -7.0% | -5.1% |
|
MGRT
Mega Fortune Company Limited
Peer
|
+1192.4% | +1192.4% | +1192.4% | +827.3% | +486.9% | +158.1% |
|
AIP
Arteris, Inc.
Peer
|
-19.6% | +224.4% | +96.1% | +67.2% | -3.1% | +0.8% |
LYT
LSI Industries Inc.
Primary
5Y
+147.0%
3Y
+57.7%
1Y
+21.6%
6M
-10.5%
1M
+0.9%
1W
+4.4%
DJC
Daily Journal Corporation
Peer
5Y
+65.1%
3Y
+81.7%
1Y
+41.0%
6M
+23.1%
1M
-1.0%
1W
+7.7%
BLN
Blend Labs, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-86.6%
3Y
+90.5%
1Y
-24.7%
6M
-22.6%
1M
-7.0%
1W
-5.1%
MGR
Mega Fortune Company Limited
Peer
5Y
+1192.4%
3Y
+1192.4%
1Y
+1192.4%
6M
+827.3%
1M
+486.9%
1W
+158.1%
AIP
Arteris, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-19.6%
3Y
+224.4%
1Y
+96.1%
6M
+67.2%
1M
-3.1%
1W
+0.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
23.76
Forward P/E
13.34
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.36
P/S Ratio
1.21
EV/Revenue
1.08
EV/EBITDA
12.17
Market Cap
$713.94M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
4.34%
Operating Margin
6.03%
Gross Margin
25.55%
ROE
11.03%
ROA
6.64%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-0.5%
Earnings Growth
+11.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-0.5%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+12.4%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.24
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.15
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.12
Good
Cash/Share
$0.21
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
25.5%
Op. Margin
6.0%
Net Margin
4.3%
Total Assets
$0.4B
Liabilities
$0.1B
Equity
$0.2B
Debt/Equity
0.60x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
93%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-23
$N/A
2026-01-22
$0.26
+20.9% surprise
2025-11-06
$0.31
+10.7% surprise
2025-08-21
$0.34
+41.7% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing LYTS against 305 companies in the Technology sector
(25 bullish, 105 neutral, 175 bearish)
P/E Ratio
23.76
This Stock
vs
98.13
Sector Avg
-75.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
11.03%
This Stock
vs
-22.69%
Sector Avg
-148.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
4.34%
This Stock
vs
-10.13%
Sector Avg
-142.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.24
This Stock
vs
0.72
Sector Avg
-67.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-0.5%
This Stock
vs
8051.37%
Sector Avg
-100.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.15
This Stock
vs
3.72
Sector Avg
-42.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LYTS
LSI Industries Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $713.94M | 23.76 | 11.0% | 4.3% | $19.48 | |
|
DJCO
Daily Journal Corporation
|
BULLISH | $715.91M | 7.67 | 27.7% | 104.2% | $519.63 | Compare |
|
BLND
Blend Labs, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $727.29M | - | -0.5% | -2.5% | $2.8 | Compare |
|
MGRT
Mega Fortune Company Limited
|
BEARISH | $677.05M | 289.65 | 21.1% | 16.1% | $49.24 | Compare |
|
AIP
Arteris, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $665.19M | - | -% | -49.2% | $14.63 | Compare |
LYTS
LSI Industries Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$714M
P/E
23.8
ROE
11.0%
Price
$19.48
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | BROWN RONALD DALE | Director | Stock Award | 1,200 | $22,500 |
| 2026-04-01 | BEECH ROBERT P | Director | Stock Award | 1,200 | $22,500 |
| 2026-01-02 | BROWN RONALD DALE | Director | Stock Award | 1,218 | $22,496 |
| 2026-01-02 | BEECH ROBERT P | Director | Stock Award | 1,218 | $22,496 |
| 2025-12-26 | CANERIS THOMAS A | General Counsel | Stock Award | 2,290 | - |
| 2025-12-26 | GALEESE JAMES E. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 1,436 | - |
| 2025-12-26 | CLARK JAMES ANTHONY | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 4,156 | - |
| 2025-12-08 | O GARA WILFRED T | Director | Gift | 3,000 | - |
BROWN RONALD DALE
Director
2026-04-01
1,200 shares
·
$22,500
BEECH ROBERT P
Director
2026-04-01
1,200 shares
·
$22,500
BROWN RONALD DALE
Director
2026-01-02
1,218 shares
·
$22,496
BEECH ROBERT P
Director
2026-01-02
1,218 shares
·
$22,496
CANERIS THOMAS A
General Counsel
2025-12-26
2,290 shares
GALEESE JAMES E.
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-26
1,436 shares
CLARK JAMES ANTHONY
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-26
4,156 shares
O GARA WILFRED T
Director
2025-12-08
3,000 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
2 analysts
HC Wainwright & Co.
2026-01-27
Buy
Buy
Canaccord Genuity
2026-01-23
Buy
Buy
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