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LYTSLSI Industries Inc.Sell5.0·$25.59-3.03%
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LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Technology · Electronic Components

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $25.59: Quality below floor (3.0 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.0/10. Specifically: Elevated put/call ratio: 2.60; Below-average business quality; Negative price momentum.

LSI Industries Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells non-residential lighting and retail display solutions in the United States. The company operates through Lighting and Display Solutions segments. The Lighting segment offers outdoor and indoor lighting fixture and controls... Read more

$25.59+0.7% A.UpsideScore 5.0/10#21 of 29 Electronic Components
QualityF-score6 / 9FCF yield-1.32%
IncomeYield0.78%(5y avg 1.68%)Payout27.03%sustainable
Stop $23.80Target $25.78(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 0.1:1
Analyst target$30.33+18.5%3 analysts
$25.78our TP
$25.59price
$30.33mean
$31

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $25.59: Quality below floor (3.0 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.0/10. Specifically: Elevated put/call ratio: 2.60; Below-average business quality; Negative price momentum. Chart setup: RSI 48 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 47d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and clean insider activity. Suitability: aggressive.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 20, 202647d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Target reached (0.8% upside)
Quality below floor (3.0 < 4.0)
Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 4.5), Negative free cash flow

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)34.6
P/E (Fwd)18.3
Mkt Cap$939M
EV/EBITDA24.0
Profit Mgn3.9%
ROE8.3%
Rev Growth13.6%
Beta0.53
Dividend0.78%
Rating analysts9

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9

Options Flow

P/C2.60bearish
IV109%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers

Quality below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Fcf Quality
0.0
Gross Margin
1.1
Operating Margin
1.1
Net Margin
2.0
Roa
2.6
Roe
2.8
Moat
4.9
Current Ratio
5.4
Piotroski F
6.7
Earnings quality RED FLAG: -52% FCF/NINo competitive moatQuality concerns

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Macd
3.2
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
9.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
3.4
Quality Rank
3.8
Value Rank
7.6
GatesMomentum 3.7<4.5A.R:R 0.1 < 1.5@spotINSIDER 0.66%=EXTREMENo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 47d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
48 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $21.97Resistance $27.36

Price Targets

$24
$26
A.Upside+0.7%
A.R:R0.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (0.8% upside)
! Quality below floor (3.0 < 4.0)
! Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 4.5), Negative free cash flow

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-20 (47d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LYTS stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $25.59: Quality below floor (3.0 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.0/10. Specifically: Elevated put/call ratio: 2.60; Below-average business quality; Negative price momentum. Chart setup: RSI 48 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $23.80. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the LYTS stock price target?

Take-profit target: $25.78 (+0.7% upside). Prior stop was $23.80. Stop-loss: $23.80.

What are the risks of investing in LYTS?

Target reached (0.8% upside); Quality below floor (3.0 < 4.0); Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 4.5), Negative free cash flow.

Is LYTS overvalued or undervalued?

LSI Industries Inc. trades at a P/E of 34.6 (forward 18.3). TrendMatrix value score: 6.1/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about LYTS?

9 analysts cover LYTS with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $30.

What does LSI Industries Inc. do?LSI Industries Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells non-residential lighting and retail display solutions in the...

LSI Industries Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells non-residential lighting and retail display solutions in the United States. The company operates through Lighting and Display Solutions segments. The Lighting segment offers outdoor and indoor lighting fixture and controls solutions, including sensors, photocontrols, dimming, motion detection, and circuit controllers. The Display Solutions segment provides exterior and interior visual image and display elements, including printed graphics, structural graphics, digital signage, digital menu board systems, refrigerated displays, and custom display elements. It also offers signage and canopy, pump dispenser, building fascia graphics, decals, interior signage and marketing graphics, aisle markers, wall mural graphics, refrigerated food and beverage displays, check-out counters, and an array of merchandising displays and cabinetry. In addition, the company provides various project management services, including installation management, site surveys, permitting, and content management. It serves across various vertical markets, such as refueling and convenience store, parking lot and garage, quick-service restaurant, retail, grocery and pharmacy, automotive dealership, sports court and field, and warehouse. LSI Industries Inc. was founded in 1976 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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