L S Starrett (SCX) Stock Price

L S Starrett Price

Delisted·May 22, 2024
16.18USD
Last traded price

Over the last 19 years L S Starrett grew revenue by 1.9% annually, reaching 256.18 M USD. Earnings per share have grown at 9.4% per year over the last 12 years. For L S Starrett, the net margin of 9.0% is up versus 2.7% a few years ago. At today's price the dividend yield works out to roughly 1.24%. The payout ratio is around 126% of earnings.

L S Starrett stock price

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Total Return vs. Price Return

The "Total Return" toggle includes reinvested dividends on top of the pure price movement. This is critical because dividends can account for a significant portion of long-term returns. Historically, roughly 40 % of the S&P 500's total return has come from dividends. Always compare total return when evaluating a stock's real performance against a benchmark.

Intraday Price Data

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What to Look For

Look for long-term trends (sustained upward or downward movements over months and years), support and resistance levels (price zones where the stock repeatedly bounces or reverses), and volatility (how much the price fluctuates day to day). Comparing L S Starrett's price chart to a market index like the S&P 500 can reveal whether the stock is outperforming or underperforming the broader market.

L S Starrett Stock Price History
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L S Starrett Revenue, EBIT, Net Income

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Revenue
EBIT
Net Income
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Date
Revenue
EBIT
Net Income
Jan 1, 2016
209.69 M USD
-20.45 M USD
-14.13 M USD
Jan 1, 2017
207.02 M USD
1.81 M USD
991,000.00 USD
Jan 1, 2018
216.33 M USD
6.24 M USD
-3.63 M USD
Jan 1, 2019
228.02 M USD
11.22 M USD
6.08 M USD
Jan 1, 2020
201.45 M USD
5.42 M USD
-21.84 M USD
Jan 1, 2021
219.64 M USD
16.57 M USD
15.53 M USD
Jan 1, 2022
253.70 M USD
21.56 M USD
14.88 M USD
Jan 1, 2023
256.18 M USD
19.32 M USD
23.09 M USD

L S Starrett Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement

Last updated Aug 12, 2026, 1:32 PM
 
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9.01-16.1220.206.56-6.541.65-2.43-13.28-0.964.355.56-11.848.9615.531.19
31.4029.0630.0533.2030.0029.2232.7931.5422.0129.4731.4832.4630.8533.3333.2032.03
76.0059.0061.0081.0078.0071.0081.0076.0046.0061.0068.0074.0062.0073.0084.0082.00
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5.37-1.97-0.994.92-0.38-0.414.453.32-9.570.482.784.822.497.318.307.42
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Income Statement Key Figures

Revenue and Revenue Growth

Revenue is the starting point of every income statement — it measures the total sales L S Starrett generates from its core business. Revenue growth (expressed as year-over-year percentage change) is one of the most important indicators of business momentum. Sustained growth above 10 % annually is generally considered strong, while declining revenue is a serious warning sign that demands investigation.

Gross Margin

Gross margin = (Revenue − Cost of Goods Sold) ÷ Revenue. It reveals what percentage of each dollar of revenue L S Starrett retains after direct production costs. High gross margins (above 50 %) are typical of asset-light businesses like software and brands, while capital-intensive industries like manufacturing often operate below 30 %. Compare L S Starrett's gross margin to industry peers and track it over time to spot improving or deteriorating pricing power.

EBIT and EBIT Margin

EBIT measures operating profit — what remains after subtracting all operating expenses (including R&D, sales, and administrative costs) from gross profit. The EBIT margin shows this as a percentage of revenue. Because it excludes interest and taxes, EBIT allows fair comparisons between companies with different debt levels and tax jurisdictions. A rising EBIT margin indicates improving operational efficiency.

Net Income and Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Net income is the company's final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes. Dividing net income by the number of shares outstanding gives you EPS — the single most influential metric in stock valuation. Consistent EPS growth is the primary driver of long-term stock price appreciation. Always check whether EPS growth comes from genuine profit improvement or from share buybacks reducing the share count.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares L S Starrett has issued. A declining share count (through buybacks) boosts EPS and signals management confidence. A rising share count (through stock issuance) dilutes existing shareholders. Always monitor this number alongside EPS to get the full picture of per-share value creation.

Analyst Estimates

The projected figures represent consensus estimates from professional analysts. Compare these forecasts against L S Starrett's historical growth rates to assess whether expectations are realistic. A company that consistently beats consensus estimates tends to see its stock price rewarded over time, while repeated misses erode investor confidence.

L S Starrett stock margins

The L S Starrett margin analysis displays the gross margin, EBIT margin, as well as the profit margin of L S Starrett. The EBIT margin (EBIT/sales) indicates the percentage of sales that remains as operating profit. The profit margin shows the percentage of sales that remains for L S Starrett.
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Gross margin
EBIT margin
Profit margin
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Date
Gross margin
EBIT margin
Profit margin
Jan 1, 2016
22.41 %
-9.75 %
-6.74 %
Jan 1, 2017
29.92 %
0.88 %
0.48 %
Jan 1, 2018
31.88 %
2.88 %
-1.68 %
Jan 1, 2019
32.87 %
4.92 %
2.67 %
Jan 1, 2020
30.88 %
2.69 %
-10.84 %
Jan 1, 2021
33.39 %
7.54 %
7.07 %
Jan 1, 2022
33.21 %
8.50 %
5.86 %
Jan 1, 2023
32.20 %
7.54 %
9.01 %

L S Starrett Stock Revenue, EBIT, Earnings per Share

The L S Starrett earnings per share therefore indicates how much revenue L S Starrett has generated per share in a given period. The earnings before interest and taxes per share shows how much of the operating profit corresponds to each share. The earnings per share indicates how much of the profit belongs to each share.
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Revenue per Share
EBIT per share
Earnings per Share
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Date
Revenue per Share
EBIT per share
Earnings per Share
Jan 1, 2016
29.96 USD
-2.92 USD
-2.02 USD
Jan 1, 2017
29.57 USD
0.26 USD
0.14 USD
Jan 1, 2018
30.90 USD
0.89 USD
-0.52 USD
Jan 1, 2019
32.57 USD
1.60 USD
0.87 USD
Jan 1, 2020
28.78 USD
0.77 USD
-3.12 USD
Jan 1, 2021
31.38 USD
2.37 USD
2.22 USD
Jan 1, 2022
36.24 USD
3.08 USD
2.13 USD
Jan 1, 2023
32.02 USD
2.42 USD
2.89 USD

L S Starrett business model & stock analysis

L.S. Starrett Co. is an international leading manufacturer of precision measuring tools, tape and depth gauges, optical equipment, and other technical aids for a variety of applications in industrial manufacturing, construction projects, and DIY sector.

L S Starrett Employees

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L S Starrett Employees
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L S Starrett Employees
Jan 1, 2016
- Employees
Jan 1, 2017
- Employees
Jan 1, 2018
- Employees
Jan 1, 2019
- Employees
Jan 1, 2020
- Employees
Jan 1, 2021
- Employees
Jan 1, 2022
- Employees
Jan 1, 2023
- Employees

L S Starrett Eulerpool Fair Value

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What Is Fair Value?

Fair value is an estimate of what a stock is truly "worth" based on its financial fundamentals, independent of the current market price. If the calculated fair value is above the current share price, the stock may be undervalued — and vice versa. This chart shows three different fair value approaches so you can cross-check them against each other.

Earnings-Based Fair Value

Calculated by multiplying the current earnings per share (EPS) by the average historical P/E ratio over a selected multi-year period. The smoothing over several years filters out temporary spikes or dips. If this fair value exceeds the market price, it suggests the stock is cheap relative to its earning power.

Example: Fair Value (Earnings) 2022 = EPS 2022 × Average P/E 2019–2021

Revenue-Based Fair Value

Derived by multiplying revenue per share by the average historical price-to-sales ratio. This method is particularly useful for companies with volatile or temporarily depressed earnings, as revenue tends to be more stable than profits. It answers: "At what price has the market historically valued each dollar of this company's sales?"

Example: Fair Value (Revenue) 2022 = Revenue per Share 2022 × Average P/S 2019–2021

Dividend-Based Fair Value

Calculated by dividing the dividend per share by the average historical dividend yield. This approach is most relevant for mature, consistently dividend-paying companies. If the resulting fair value is higher than the current price, it implies the stock offers a better yield than its historical average.

Example: Fair Value (Dividend) 2022 = Dividend per Share 2022 ÷ Average Yield 2019–2021

How to Use This Chart

When all three fair value lines converge above the current price, it strengthens the case that the stock is undervalued. When they diverge, investigate why — it may indicate a structural shift in margins, payout policy, or growth rate. The forward estimates on the right extend the analysis using projected fundamentals, helping you assess whether the current price already reflects future growth expectations.

L S Starrett historical P/E ratio, EBIT multiple, and P/S ratio

L S Starrett annual returns

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Annual Return

What This Chart Shows

This chart breaks down 's total annual return into two components: price return (gains or losses from stock price movement) and dividend return (income received from dividend payments). Together, they represent the total return an investor would have earned in each calendar year.

Price Return

Price return measures the percentage change in 's stock price from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Positive bars indicate the stock appreciated; negative bars show a decline. This is the component most investors focus on, but it tells only part of the story — especially for dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Return

Dividend return represents the income generated from dividends paid during the year, expressed as a percentage of the starting stock price. While it may seem small in any single year (typically 1–4 % for established companies), dividends compound significantly over decades and have historically contributed roughly 40 % of total stock market returns.

What to Look For

Examine how many years showed positive vs. negative returns to gauge consistency. A stock with mostly positive years and small drawdowns suggests lower risk. Also compare 's annual returns to a benchmark index — consistently outperforming the market is a hallmark of a strong investment. Pay attention to the worst years: understanding downside risk is just as important as chasing upside potential.

L S Starrett shares outstanding

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Number of stocks
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Date
Number of stocks
Jan 1, 2016
7.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2017
7.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2018
7.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2019
7.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2020
7.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2021
7.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2022
7.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2023
8.00 M Stocks

L S Starrett Dividend History

30 years of dividend payments

YearAnnual DividendYoY ChangePayments
20180.20USD 50.0%
20170.40USD 0.0%
20160.40USD 0.0%
20150.40USD 0.0%
20140.40USD 0.0%
20130.40USD 0.0%
20120.40USD 5.3%
20110.38USD 46.2%
20100.26USD 38.1%
20090.42USD 8.7%

L S Starrett dividend payout ratio

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Payout ratio
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Date
Payout ratio
Jan 1, 2016
-19.82 %
Jan 1, 2017
282.54 %
Jan 1, 2018
125.88 %
Jan 1, 2019
153.94 %
Jan 1, 2020
187.46 %
Jan 1, 2021
155.76 %
Jan 1, 2022
165.72 %
Jan 1, 2023
169.65 %
Price targets and forecasts for L S Starrett are not yet available.

L S Starrett shareholder structure

% Name
11.31628%
Gabelli Funds, LLC
Gabelli Funds, LLC
4.96367%
Renaissance Technologies LLC
Renaissance Technologies LLC
4.90186%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.
Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.
3.64268%
Steel Partners LLC
Steel Partners LLC
3.31789%
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
2.75029%
RBF Capital, LLC
RBF Capital, LLC

L S Starrett Beneficial Ownership Filings (SEC 13D/G)

Free Float
93.3%
Float Shares
-
Shares Outstanding
-
StakeHolderFiling
11.00%
David A. Witkin
David A. Witkin
SEC ↗
11.00%
Beryl Capital Partners II LP
Beryl Capital Partners II LP
SEC ↗
11.00%
Beryl Capital Management LP
Beryl Capital Management LP
SEC ↗
6.68%
26-0385758
26-0385758
SEC ↗
6.68%
13-3127734
13-3127734
SEC ↗
6.20%
George B. Webber; 288 14 3467
George B. Webber; 288 14 3467
SEC ↗
6.00%
Douglas A. Starrett; 011 38 7868
Douglas A. Starrett; 011 38 7868
SEC ↗
5.30%
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
SEC ↗
5.30%
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
SEC ↗
5.20%
30-0447847
30-0447847
SEC ↗

L S Starrett Executives and Management Board

10 members · avg. age 60 · 10 % women

DS

Mr. Douglas Starrett (71)

Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer · since 1984

682,740.00 USD

Management

JT

Mr. John Tripp (61)

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer

445,111.00 USD
EL

Mr. Emerson Leme (62)

Vice President - Industrial Products, North America

408,086.00 USD
DA

Mr. David Allen (54)

Vice President - Starrett Metrology Systems

CA

Mr. Christian Arntsen (56)

Vice President - Industrial Products, International

Board of Directors

SS

Mr. Scott Sproule (53)

Independent Director

98,564.00 USD
TR

Mr. Thomas Riordan (67)

Lead Independent Director

97,314.00 USD
CG

Mr. Christopher Gahagan (59)

Independent Director

93,564.00 USD
DG

Ms. Deborah Gordon (53)

Independent Director

83,564.00 USD
CA

Mr. Charles Alpuche (64)

Independent Director

72,314.00 USD

Frequently asked questions about L S Starrett

The business model of L S Starrett Co revolves around manufacturing and providing precision tools and measuring instruments. With a long-standing history of over a century, the company specializes in producing a diverse range of products, including micrometers, calipers, and gauges, among others. L S Starrett Co primarily caters to industrial markets and professional trades, offering high-quality, reliable, and accurate measurement solutions. Their commitment to innovation, precision, and customer satisfaction has established them as a trusted global leader in the industry.

L S Starrett Co is primarily active in the industrial and commercial sector.

L S Starrett Co faces competition from various companies in the market. Some of its main competitors include Mitutoyo Corporation, Hexagon AB, and Taylor Toolworks Ltd. These competitors also specialize in precision measurement and metrology tools, offering similar products and services. However, L S Starrett Co sets itself apart with its long-standing reputation for quality and innovation, making it a preferred choice for many customers.

L. S. Starrett Co., founded in 1880, is a renowned American manufacturer of precision tools and measuring instruments. With a rich history spanning over a century, the company has established itself as a global leader in the industry. L. S. Starrett Co. specializes in the production of various tools, including micrometers, calipers, saw blades, and precision measurement equipment. Throughout the years, they have been consistently recognized for their commitment to quality and innovative designs. Today, L. S. Starrett Co. continues to provide high-quality tools for industries such as manufacturing, construction, and metalworking, making them a trusted name in the field of precision measurement.

L S Starrett Co has achieved several significant milestones. Since its inception, the company has become a trusted leader in precision measuring tools and solutions. Over the years, L S Starrett Co has continuously expanded its product portfolio, offering innovative and high-quality tools for industries worldwide. The company has also achieved global recognition, establishing a strong presence in various markets. With its commitment to technological advancements and customer satisfaction, L S Starrett Co has consistently delivered reliable and accurate measurement solutions for over a century. This dedication has earned the company a solid reputation and made it a preferred choice among professionals in the industry.

L S Starrett Co is primarily present in the United States.

L S Starrett Co represents values of precision, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a renowned company in the industry, they have a corporate philosophy focused on delivering high-quality measuring tools and solutions to meet the diverse needs of their clients. L S Starrett Co prioritizes exceeding customer expectations through continuous improvement and cutting-edge technology. With their dedication to accuracy and reliability, they have built a reputation for excellence over the years. L S Starrett Co emphasizes on providing industry-leading products and exceptional customer service, making them a trusted choice for professionals worldwide.

Converted at the current exchange rate, the L S Starrett share trades at 14.02 EUR (16.18 USD).

The L S Starrett share (SCX) is listed on 1 stock exchanges, including: NYSE (SCX).

L S Starrett Co is an American company that has been producing and distributing tools and measuring instruments since 1880. With headquarters in Athol, Massachusetts and multiple branches worldwide, the company is one of the leading providers in the field of precision measurement devices and tool manufacturing.

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The Eulerpool Quality Score for L S Starrett is 4/10.

The ISIN of L S Starrett is US8556681091. The ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) is a globally unique identifier for securities.

The ticker of L S Starrett is SCX. The ticker symbol is used to trade L S Starrett shares on the stock exchange.

The current dividend yield of L S Starrett is 1.24 %.

L S Starrett pays a dividend, distributed in the months of , , , .

L S Starrett paid dividends every year for the past 0 years.

L S Starrett is assigned to the 'Industry' sector.

To receive the latest dividend of L S Starrett from amounting to 0.1 USD, you needed to have the stock in your portfolio before the ex-date on .

The last dividend was paid out on .

The dividends of L S Starrett are distributed in USD.

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