Lsi Industries Inc. (LYTS) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Lsi Industries Inc. (LYTS) has a Graham intrinsic value of $16.70 per share. At $19.72 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 18% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 6.6% a year to $573.4M, with an average return on invested capital of 4.2%.

Graham intrinsic value
$16.70
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$19.72
Price vs Graham value
18% above
Market cap
$608.0M
Revenue (FY2025)
$573.4M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
6.6%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
4.2%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$34.7M

LYTS 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $573.4M $24.4M $0.79 $34.7M 6.2% 9.5%
FY2024 $469.6M $25.0M $0.83 $38.0M 7.6% 11.1%
FY2023 $497.0M $25.8M $0.88 $46.4M 7.5% 12.7%
FY2022 $455.1M $15.0M $0.54 -$6.0M 4.7% 7.5%
FY2021 $315.6M $5.9M $0.21 $25.8M 2.5% 3.5%
FY2020 $305.6M $9.6M $0.36 $27.0M 4.3% 7.4%
FY2019 $328.9M -$16.3M -$0.63 $8.9M -6.0% -8.6%
FY2018 $342.0M -$19.5M -$0.76 $8.1M -6.3% -9.3%
FY2017 $331.4M $3.0M $0.12 $14.6M 1.1% 1.7%
FY2016 $322.2M $9.5M $0.37 $7.6M 4.3% 6.1%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

LSI INDUSTRIES INC has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 6.6% annually over the past decade.

LSI INDUSTRIES INC has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 4.1% ROIC.

LSI INDUSTRIES INC has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, LSI INDUSTRIES INC is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $16.70 per share.

LYTS stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Lsi Industries Inc. (LYTS) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, LYTS's intrinsic value is about $16.70 per share.

Is LYTS stock undervalued?

At $19.72 (close on Oct 17, 2026), LYTS trades 18% above its Graham value of $16.70. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Lsi Industries Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $322.2M in fiscal 2016 to $573.4M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%. Net income was $24.4M in fiscal 2025.

Does Lsi Industries Inc. generate free cash flow?

Lsi Industries Inc. generated $34.7M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is LYTS's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 4.2%, and average return on equity was 4.6%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this LYTS data come from?

From Lsi Industries Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 8, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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