Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc

AIM:LST Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£17.9m

Light Science Technologies Holdings Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Light Science Technologies Holdings has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 20.8%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 9.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.6% per year.

Key information

20.81%

Earnings growth rate

95.68%

EPS growth rate

Electronic Industry Growth5.51%
Revenue growth rate10.59%
Return on equity-62.03%
Net Margin-11.34%
Last Earnings Update30 Nov 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Feb 04

Positive Sentiment Still Eludes Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc (LON:LST) Following 26% Share Price Slump

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc ( LON:LST ) share price has dived 26...
Analysis Article Nov 09

Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc (LON:LST) Soars 37% But It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward

Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc ( LON:LST ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 37% share...
Analysis Article Sep 09

Slammed 28% Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc (LON:LST) Screens Well Here But There Might Be A Catch

The Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc ( LON:LST ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling...
Analysis Article Jul 26

Not Many Are Piling Into Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc (LON:LST) Just Yet

It's not a stretch to say that Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc's ( LON:LST ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of...
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New Narrative Jun 23

On the cusp of growth and profits

LST has 3 divisions including a rapidly growing passive fire safety division (PFP) retrofitting specialist cavity closers to solve Grenfell Tower type risks, an Agtech division selling comprehensive s
Analysis Article Apr 01

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc's (LON:LST) 27% Share Price Climb

Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc ( LON:LST ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the...
Analysis Article Nov 28

We Think Light Science Technologies Holdings (LON:LST) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Aug 22

Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc (LON:LST) Even After 26% Share Price Boost

The Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc ( LON:LST ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an...
Analysis Article May 10

Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc's (LON:LST) Revenues Despite 28% Price Jump

Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc ( LON:LST ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share...
Analysis Article May 09

Is Light Science Technologies Holdings (LON:LST) A Risky Investment?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
Analysis Article Sep 02

Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc (LON:LST) Stock Rockets 69% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company

The Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc ( LON:LST ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Light Science Technologies Holdings makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

AIM:LST Revenue, expenses and earnings (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Nov 259-130
31 Aug 2510030
31 May 2512030
28 Feb 2512030
30 Nov 2412030
31 Aug 2411030
31 May 2410-120
29 Feb 2410-120
30 Nov 239-120
31 Aug 239-230
31 May 239-240
28 Feb 239-240
30 Nov 228-340
31 Aug 228-340
31 May 228-340
28 Feb 227-230
30 Nov 217-230
31 Aug 217-230
31 May 217-120
28 Feb 217020
30 Nov 207010

Quality Earnings: LST is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: LST is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: LST is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 20.8% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare LST's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: LST is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Electronic industry (16.6%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: LST has a negative Return on Equity (-62.03%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/16 16:46
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/16 00:00
Earnings2025/11/30
Annual Earnings2025/11/30

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Analyst Sources

Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc is covered by 2 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Anne CrowEdison Investment Research
Robert SandersShore Capital Group Ltd