Does the media prefer LST or KETL?

In the previous week, Light Science Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Strix Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Light Science Technologies and 1 mentions for Strix Group. Light Science Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Strix Group's score of -0.90 indicating that Light Science Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Light Science Technologies 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Strix Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Negative

Does the media refer more to WPHO or LST?

In the previous week, Windar Photonics and Windar Photonics both had 2 articles in the media. Light Science Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Windar Photonics' score of 0.43 indicating that Light Science Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Windar Photonics 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Light Science Technologies 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer CPX or LST?

In the previous week, Light Science Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than CAP-XX. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Light Science Technologies and 1 mentions for CAP-XX. CAP-XX's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Light Science Technologies' score of 0.56 indicating that CAP-XX is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CAP-XX 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Light Science Technologies 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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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 superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Light Science Technologies	£8.63M	2.05	-£521.62K	-£0.30	N/A
Strix Group	£138.37M	0.49	£266.97M	£3.40	10.01

Strix Group has a net margin of -0.97% compared to Light Science Technologies' net margin of -11.34%. Strix Group's return on equity of -3.15% beat Light Science Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Light Science Technologies	-11.34%	-64.06%	-0.85%
Strix Group	-0.97%	-3.15%	10.07%

In the previous week, Light Science Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Strix Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Light Science Technologies and 1 mentions for Strix Group. Light Science Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Strix Group's score of -0.90 indicating that Light Science Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Light Science Technologies	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Strix Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Negative

12.5% of Light Science Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.5% of Strix Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.7% of Light Science Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Strix Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

Light Science Technologies presently has a consensus target price of GBX 4.60, indicating a potential upside of 155.56%. Strix Group has a consensus target price of GBX 55, indicating a potential upside of 61.53%. Given Light Science Technologies' higher possible upside, 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

Summary

Strix Group beats Light Science Technologies on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Light Science Technologies compare to Windar Photonics?

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

6.4% of Windar Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.5% of Light Science Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 25.2% of Windar Photonics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.7% of Light Science Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Light Science Technologies has a net margin of -11.34% compared to Windar Photonics' net margin of -19.87%. Windar Photonics' return on equity of -16.16% beat Light Science Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Windar Photonics	-19.87%	-16.16%	0.62%
Light Science Technologies	-11.34%	-64.06%	-0.85%

In the previous week, Windar Photonics and Windar Photonics both had 2 articles in the media. Light Science Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Windar Photonics' score of 0.43 indicating that Light Science Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Windar Photonics	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Light Science Technologies	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Windar Photonics has a beta of 1.999, meaning that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Light Science Technologies has a beta of 0.067, meaning that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Windar Photonics	£4.98M	5.33	-£153.52K	-£1.50	N/A
Light Science Technologies	£8.63M	2.05	-£521.62K	-£0.30	N/A

Summary

Windar Photonics and Light Science Technologies tied by winning 6 of the 12 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 superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Light Science Technologies has a net margin of -11.34% compared to CAP-XX's net margin of -74.36%. CAP-XX's return on equity of -63.48% beat Light Science Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CAP-XX	-74.36%	-63.48%	-54.80%
Light Science Technologies	-11.34%	-64.06%	-0.85%

In the previous week, Light Science Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than CAP-XX. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Light Science Technologies and 1 mentions for CAP-XX. CAP-XX's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Light Science Technologies' score of 0.56 indicating that CAP-XX is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CAP-XX	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Light Science Technologies	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

6.7% of CAP-XX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.5% of Light Science Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.3% of CAP-XX 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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

CAP-XX has a beta of 1.444, meaning that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Light Science Technologies has a beta of 0.067, meaning that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the broader market.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CAP-XX	£5.16M	1.63	-£88.46M	-£0.08	N/A
Light Science Technologies	£8.63M	2.05	-£521.62K	-£0.30	N/A

Summary

Light Science Technologies beats CAP-XX on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Light Science Technologies compare to ProPhotonix?

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

ProPhotonix has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Light Science Technologies' net margin of -11.34%. ProPhotonix's return on equity of 0.00% beat Light Science Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Light Science Technologies	-11.34%	-64.06%	-0.85%
ProPhotonix	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, Light Science Technologies had 2 more articles in the media than ProPhotonix. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Light Science Technologies and 0 mentions for ProPhotonix. Light Science Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat ProPhotonix's score of 0.00 indicating that Light Science Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Light Science Technologies	Positive
ProPhotonix	Neutral

12.5% of Light Science Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Light Science Technologies	£8.63M	2.05	-£521.62K	-£0.30	N/A
ProPhotonix	£14.52M	0.00	N/A	£1.00	N/A

Summary

ProPhotonix beats Light Science Technologies on 6 of the 10 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 superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Zytronic	£7.20M	0.00	-£1.29M	-£12.72	N/A
Light Science Technologies	£8.63M	2.05	-£521.62K	-£0.30	N/A

In the previous week, Light Science Technologies had 2 more articles in the media than Zytronic. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Light Science Technologies and 0 mentions for Zytronic. Light Science Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Zytronic's score of 0.00 indicating that Light Science Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Zytronic	Neutral
Light Science Technologies	Positive

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.

Light Science Technologies has a net margin of -11.34% 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	-11.34%	-64.06%	-0.85%

36.5% of Zytronic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.5% of Light Science Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 61.0% of Zytronic 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, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Light Science Technologies beats Zytronic on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Light Science Technologies	Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components Industry	Technology Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£17.71M	£8.53B	£29.21B	£2.90B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.26%	2.74%	6.17%
P/E Ratio	-6.00	23.84	75.32	367.26
Price / Sales	2.05	41.59	591.47	83,668.69
Price / Cash	3.25	31.33	48.04	27.89
Price / Book	2.70	4.62	7.65	6.92
Net Income	-£521.62K	£201.37M	£677.06M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-5.26%	-2.17%	-2.15%	-0.15%
1 Month Performance	-7.60%	-0.10%	1.89%	2.81%
1 Year Performance	-38.46%	821.00%	184.07%	21.71%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LST Light Science Technologies	N/A	GBX 1.80 flat	GBX 4.60 +155.6%	-38.8%	£17.71M	£8.63M	N/A	86
KETL Strix Group	2.4716 of 5 stars	GBX 34.95 flat	GBX 55 +57.4%	-24.0%	£69.11M	£138.37M	10.28	1,000
WPHO Windar Photonics	N/A	GBX 27 flat	N/A	-52.0%	£26.52M	£4.98M	N/A	23	News Coverage
CPX CAP-XX	N/A	GBX 0.15 flat	N/A	-64.5%	£8.46M	£5.16M	N/A	N/A	High Trading Volume
PPIX ProPhotonix	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£8.16M	£14.52M	8.75	N/A

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Light Science Technologies (LST) Competitors

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

How does Light Science Technologies compare to Strix Group?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, LST or KETL?

Is LST or KETL more profitable?

Does the media prefer LST or KETL?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in LST or KETL?

Which has more risk and volatility, LST or KETL?

Do analysts prefer LST or KETL?

Summary

How does Light Science Technologies compare to Windar Photonics?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in WPHO or LST?

Is WPHO or LST more profitable?

Does the media refer more to WPHO or LST?

Which has more volatility and risk, WPHO or LST?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, WPHO or LST?

Summary

How does Light Science Technologies compare to CAP-XX?

Is CPX or LST more profitable?

Does the media prefer CPX or LST?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of CPX or LST?

Which has more risk & volatility, CPX or LST?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, CPX or LST?

Summary

How does Light Science Technologies compare to ProPhotonix?

Is LST or PPIX more profitable?

Does the media favor LST or PPIX?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in LST or PPIX?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, LST or PPIX?

Summary

How does Light Science Technologies compare to Zytronic?

Which has better valuation & earnings, ZYT or LST?

Does the media prefer ZYT or LST?

Which has more risk & volatility, ZYT or LST?

Is ZYT or LST more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of ZYT or LST?

Summary

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Light Science Technologies Competitors List

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