Light Science Technologies Holdings plc (GB:LST)
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LST Stock Chart & Stats
4.70 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
4.70 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1.00 p - 7.10 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume56.68K
Average Volume (3M)2.06M
Market Cap
£23.83M
Enterprise Value8.62M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£723.00K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.67M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding993,005,500
10 Day Avg. Volume958,288
30 Day Avg. Volume2,062,366
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)13.76
Price to Sales (P/S)1.82
P/FCF Ratio39.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)£11.70M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSustained positive operating and free cash flow in FY2024–FY2025 shows the business can convert sales into cash despite accounting losses. Over 2–6 months this supports working capital, funds small growth initiatives, and reduces urgent financing needs versus peers with negative cash conversion.
Lower LeverageMaterial debt reduction over recent years improves financial flexibility and lowers interest burden. With positive equity in FY2025, reduced leverage gives the company more capacity to withstand revenue variability and execute strategic investments without immediate refinancing pressure.
Structural End-market ExposureExposure to controlled-environment agriculture and smart building sensing aligns with multi-year structural trends (indoor farming, IoT, energy-efficient lighting). These address growing, durable markets and provide diversified revenue streams that can support medium-term recovery and product-led scaling.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline & LossesA ~27% revenue decline and reversion to operating and net losses indicates weakening demand or execution issues. Over months this reduces scale economics, pressures cash margins and makes consistent reinvestment harder, elevating execution risk for product rollouts and market expansion.
Profitability VolatilityRepeated swings between near breakeven and loss-making years undermine predictability of earnings and margin sustainability. This complicates long-term planning, supplier/customer contracts, and deters larger commercial partnerships that require steady margins and reliable delivery over quarters.
Balance-sheet SensitivityCompressed equity and a history of high leverage leave a slimmer buffer to absorb further shocks. If revenue or cash generation weakens again, the company may face constrained access to credit or dilutive financing, limiting strategic options and increasing downside risk over the medium term.
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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 £23.83M.
When is Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Light Science Technologies Holdings plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 70 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.
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?
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Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Light Science Technologies Holdings plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:LST
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Company Description
Light Science Technologies Holdings plc
Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc designs, procures, and manufactures contract electronics manufacturing products. The company develops and manufactures lighting and technology products for the controlled environment agriculture sector. It offers PCBs, which are used in various sectors, including audio, automotive, electronics, gas detection, lighting, and pest control. The company was formerly known as LIGHT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS LTD. Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Derby, United Kingdom.
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