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Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc Profit Margin

Valuation check: LST.L's profit margin is -5.84%, below the sector sector average of 13.23%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

-11.49%
↓ 207.26% YoY

As of May 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

-5.84%
↑ 56.86% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending May 2026

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc (LST.L) FAQ

Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc (LST.L) currently reports a profit margin of -5.84% as of May 2026. That compares with -13.54% in the prior-year period — up 56.9% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.23%. Use the charts on this page to explore Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc's profit margin increased from -13.54% to -5.84% — a 56.9% year-over-year increase (period ending May 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc's profit margin of -5.84% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.23%. That is roughly 144.2% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc's current -5.84% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.23%) and against LST.L's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -5.84%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.23%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc, and consider following LST.L for alerts when major investors trade the stock.