tiprankstipranks
Light Science Technologies Holdings plc (GB:LST)
LSE:LST
Want to see GB:LST full AI Analyst Report?

Light Science Technologies Holdings plc (LST) Price & Analysis

6 Followers

LST Stock Chart & Stats

1.60 p
0.02 p(0.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
1.60 p
0.02 p(0.94%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow in FY2024–FY2025 indicates the business can convert operations into cash, supporting working capital and reinvestment without constant equity raises. This improves resilience and funding optionality over the medium term.
Improving LeverageA steady reduction in gross debt over multiple years lowers financial fixed costs and interest sensitivity, improving flexibility for capex or R&D. Sustained deleveraging increases ability to withstand operational setbacks and supports longer-term strategic investments.
Integrated Product-service ModelAn integrated hardware plus services offering (lighting, sensors, crop monitoring) creates customer stickiness and cross-sell opportunities. Recurring service and monitoring revenues can stabilise cash flows and support margin expansion as adoption increases over time.
Bears Say
Return To LossesA material revenue drop and return to operating and net losses in FY2025 weakens the company’s capacity to self-fund growth and undermines confidence in earnings durability. Persistent losses can force trade-offs between investment, R&D and near-term liquidity management.
Profitability VolatilityRepeated swings between losses and near break-even results make future margin assumptions unreliable. Volatility complicates long-term planning, raises execution risk for scaling operations, and may deter long-horizon customers or partners seeking stable suppliers.
Compressed Equity And Balance Sheet SensitivityAlthough debt has fallen, compressed equity and a prior history of high leverage leave limited cushion against operational shocks. Capital buffer constraints heighten refinancing and solvency risk if revenues deteriorate again or cash generation weakens.

Light Science Technologies Holdings plc News

LST FAQ

What was Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Light Science Technologies Holdings plc lowest share price was 1.00 p and its highest was 7.10 p in the past 12 months.
    What is Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s market cap?
    Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s market cap is £18.37M.
      When is Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2027 which is in 269 days.
        How were Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is Light Science Technologies Holdings plc overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Light Science Technologies Holdings plc pay dividends?
          Light Science Technologies Holdings plc does not currently pay dividends.
          What is Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s EPS estimate?
          Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
          How many shares outstanding does Light Science Technologies Holdings plc have?
          Light Science Technologies Holdings plc has 993,005,500 shares outstanding.
            What happened to Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
            Currently, no data Available
            Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Light Science Technologies Holdings plc?
            Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:LST
            What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
            Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

              Company Description

              Light Science Technologies Holdings plc

              Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc (LSTH) offers expertise in the design, procurement, and assembly of custom electronics for various industries. A core area of their business involves developing and manufacturing advanced lighting and technology products specifically for the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector, catering to the needs of indoor farming and similar sustainable growing environments. The company provides essential electronic components such as Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), which are utilized in a broad spectrum of applications. These include audio systems, automotive components, general electronic devices, gas detection equipment, specialized lighting solutions, and pest control technologies. Established in 2020, Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc operates from its headquarters in Derby, United Kingdom. It was formerly known as LIGHT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS LTD.

              Light Science Technologies Holdings plc (LST) Earnings & Revenues

              Similar Stocks
              Company
              Price & Change
              Follow
              Gooch & Housego
              Judges Scientific
              Kromek Group plc
              Renishaw
              TT Electronics
              Popular Stocks