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LST vs. KETL, WPHO, CPX, PPIX, and ZYT

Should you buy Light Science Technologies stock or one of its competitors? Light Science Technologies's main competitors and comparable companies include Strix Group (KETL), Windar Photonics (WPHO), CAP-XX (CPX), ProPhotonix (PPIX), and Zytronic (ZYT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "electronic components" industry.

How does Light Science Technologies compare to Strix Group?

Light Science Technologies (LON:LST) and Strix Group (LON:KETL) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

Strix Group has higher revenue and earnings than Light Science Technologies. Light Science Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Strix Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Light Science Technologies£7.30M2.18-£521.62K-£0.32N/A
Strix Group£138.37M0.47£266.97M£3.409.72

Light Science Technologies has a beta of 0.067, meaning that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Strix Group has a beta of 0.936, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Strix Group has a net margin of 58.51% compared to Light Science Technologies' net margin of -16.68%. Strix Group's return on equity of 79.45% beat Light Science Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Light Science Technologies-16.68% -29.91% -0.85%
Strix Group 58.51%79.45%10.07%

Light Science Technologies presently has a consensus price target of GBX 4.60, indicating a potential upside of 183.78%. Strix Group has a consensus price target of GBX 55, indicating a potential upside of 66.41%. Given Light Science Technologies' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Light Science Technologies is more favorable than Strix Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Light Science Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Strix Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Light Science Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Strix Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Light Science Technologies Neutral
Strix Group Neutral

12.5% of Light Science Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.1% of Strix Group shares are held by institutional investors. 14.7% of Light Science Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Strix Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Strix Group beats Light Science Technologies on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Light Science Technologies compare to Windar Photonics?

Light Science Technologies (LON:LST) and Windar Photonics (LON:WPHO) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Windar Photonics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Light Science Technologies. Light Science Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Windar Photonics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Light Science Technologies£7.30M2.18-£521.62K-£0.32N/A
Windar Photonics£5.68M1.94-£153.52K-£2.00N/A

Light Science Technologies has a net margin of -16.68% compared to Windar Photonics' net margin of -33.37%. Windar Photonics' return on equity of -21.49% beat Light Science Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Light Science Technologies-16.68% -29.91% -0.85%
Windar Photonics -33.37%-21.49%0.62%

12.5% of Light Science Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.5% of Windar Photonics shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.7% of Light Science Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.1% of Windar Photonics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Light Science Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Windar Photonics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Light Science Technologies Neutral
Windar Photonics Neutral

Light Science Technologies has a beta of 0.067, indicating that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Windar Photonics has a beta of 2.038, indicating that its stock price is 104% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Windar Photonics beats Light Science Technologies on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Light Science Technologies compare to CAP-XX?

CAP-XX (LON:CPX) and Light Science Technologies (LON:LST) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

6.7% of CAP-XX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.5% of Light Science Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 10.7% of CAP-XX shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.7% of Light Science Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Light Science Technologies has a net margin of -16.68% compared to CAP-XX's net margin of -74.36%. Light Science Technologies' return on equity of -29.91% beat CAP-XX's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CAP-XX-74.36% -63.48% -54.80%
Light Science Technologies -16.68%-29.91%-0.85%

In the previous week, CAP-XX's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Light Science Technologies'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
CAP-XX Neutral
Light Science Technologies Neutral

Light Science Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than CAP-XX. Light Science Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CAP-XX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CAP-XX£5.16M1.75-£88.46M-£0.06N/A
Light Science Technologies£7.30M2.18-£521.62K-£0.32N/A

CAP-XX has a beta of 1.395, meaning that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Light Science Technologies has a beta of 0.067, meaning that its share price is 93% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Light Science Technologies beats CAP-XX on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Light Science Technologies compare to ProPhotonix?

ProPhotonix (LON:PPIX) and Light Science Technologies (LON:LST) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

ProPhotonix has higher revenue and earnings than Light Science Technologies. Light Science Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ProPhotonix, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ProPhotonix£14.52M0.00N/A£1.00N/A
Light Science Technologies£7.30M2.18-£521.62K-£0.32N/A

ProPhotonix has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Light Science Technologies' net margin of -16.68%. ProPhotonix's return on equity of 0.00% beat Light Science Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ProPhotonixN/A N/A N/A
Light Science Technologies -16.68%-29.91%-0.85%

In the previous week, ProPhotonix's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Light Science Technologies'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
ProPhotonix Neutral
Light Science Technologies Neutral

12.5% of Light Science Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.7% of Light Science Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

ProPhotonix beats Light Science Technologies on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Light Science Technologies compare to Zytronic?

Zytronic (LON:ZYT) and Light Science Technologies (LON:LST) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Light Science Technologies has a net margin of -16.68% compared to Zytronic's net margin of -18.16%. Zytronic's return on equity of -10.94% beat Light Science Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zytronic-18.16% -10.94% -7.43%
Light Science Technologies -16.68%-29.91%-0.85%

In the previous week, Zytronic's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Light Science Technologies'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Zytronic Neutral
Light Science Technologies Neutral

Light Science Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Zytronic. Light Science Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zytronic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zytronic£7.20M0.00-£1.29M-£12.72N/A
Light Science Technologies£7.30M2.18-£521.62K-£0.32N/A

36.5% of Zytronic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.5% of Light Science Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 61.0% of Zytronic shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.7% of Light Science Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Zytronic has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Light Science Technologies has a beta of 0.067, suggesting that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Zytronic and Light Science Technologies tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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LST vs. The Competition

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MetricLight Science TechnologiesElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components IndustryTechnology SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£15.95M£8.72B£30.33B£2.89B
Dividend YieldN/A2.26%2.75%6.22%
P/E Ratio-5.0725.9478.43366.69
Price / Sales2.1840.86590.7190,195.94
Price / Cash3.2530.9846.9027.89
Price / Book2.434.677.966.37
Net Income-£521.62K£201.36M£701.04M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-13.13%0.77%1.43%1.00%
1 Month Performance-0.25%-3.78%-1.65%-0.05%
1 Year Performance-45.97%805.54%177.99%19.57%

Light Science Technologies Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LST
Light Science Technologies
N/AGBX 1.62
-7.4%		GBX 4.60
+183.8%		-41.7%£15.95M£7.30MN/A86
KETL
Strix Group
N/AGBX 33
-2.1%		GBX 55
+66.7%		-29.4%£65.26M£138.37M9.711,000
WPHO
Windar Photonics
N/AGBX 5.48
-0.5%		N/A-92.0%£10.99M£5.68MN/A23
CPX
CAP-XX
N/AGBX 0.14
+2.1%		N/A-64.9%£9.53M£5.16MN/AN/A
PPIX
ProPhotonix
N/AN/AN/AN/A£8.16M£14.52M8.75N/A

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This page (LON:LST) was last updated on 9/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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