LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:LIN - FR0004156297 - Common Stock
44.6 EUR
-1.1 (-2.41%)
Taking everything into account, LIN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LIN was compared to 119 industry peers in the Software industry. While LIN has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. LIN is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally LIN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LIN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years LIN has been profitable.
- LIN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LIN (8.49%) is better than 69.60% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.38%, LIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIN has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.11%) than 83.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.49% | ||
| ROE | 22.38% | ||
| ROIC | 13.11% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- LIN has a better Profit Margin (14.42%) than 66.40% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LIN has grown nicely.
- LIN has a better Operating Margin (20.24%) than 74.40% of its industry peers.
- LIN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 92.23%, LIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LIN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.42% | ||
| GM | 92.23% |
OM growth 3Y-3.37%
OM growth 5Y4.14%
PM growth 3Y-4.65%
PM growth 5Y7.83%
GM growth 3Y0.56%
GM growth 5Y0.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- LIN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- LIN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- LIN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LIN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- LIN has an Altman-Z score of 2.29. This is not the best score and indicates that LIN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LIN has a Altman-Z score of 2.29. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LIN outperforms 42.40% of its industry peers.
- LIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.21. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LIN would need 3.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.21, LIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57 indicates that LIN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.57, LIN is not doing good in the industry: 69.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that LIN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.84, LIN is not doing good in the industry: 84.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that LIN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.84, LIN is not doing good in the industry: 82.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LIN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.47%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, LIN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.64% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, LIN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.61% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.47%
EPS 3Y9.64%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%-22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y1.61%
Sales Q2Q%-3.47%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LIN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.92% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-21.95%
EPS Next 2Y-1.81%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.42%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3Y0.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.40 indicates a reasonable valuation of LIN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LIN is valued cheaper than 92.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.51, which indicates a very decent valuation of LIN.
- 91.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LIN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, LIN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LIN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIN is cheaper than 93.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- 92.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LIN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of LIN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y-1.81%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.83%, LIN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- LIN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.63. LIN pays more dividend than 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.83% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LIN has a limited annual growth rate of 3.23%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 33.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LIN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of LIN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.33%
EPS Next 2Y-1.81%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
EPA:LIN (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
44.6
-1.1 (-2.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28
Inst Owners6.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners74.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap221.22M
Revenue(TTM)180.60M
Net Income(TTM)26.04M
Analysts45.71
Price Target60.18 (34.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.83% |
Yearly Dividend1.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.23%
DP33.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-13.87%
PT rev (3m)-21.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.51 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.22 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.22 |
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY11.91%
EPS(NY)4.24
Fwd EY9.51%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY12.6%
OCF(TTM)7.17
OCFY16.08%
SpS36.41
BVpS23.45
TBVpS-15.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number52.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.49% | ||
| ROE | 22.38% | ||
| ROCE | 17.37% | ||
| ROIC | 13.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 179.51% | ||
| OM | 20.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.42% | ||
| GM | 92.23% | ||
| FCFM | 15.43% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.17%
OM growth 3Y-3.37%
OM growth 5Y4.14%
PM growth 3Y-4.65%
PM growth 5Y7.83%
GM growth 3Y0.56%
GM growth 5Y0.2%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | 107.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
F-Score6
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC1.6
Cap/Depr(3y)57.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.68%
Profit Quality(3y)138.46%
Profit Quality(5y)124.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.47%
EPS 3Y9.64%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%-22%
EPS Next Y-21.95%
EPS Next 2Y-1.81%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y1.61%
Sales Q2Q%-3.47%
Revenue Next Year7.42%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3Y0.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.53%
EBIT growth 3Y1.14%
EBIT growth 5Y5.81%
EBIT Next Year63.78%
EBIT Next 3Y16.96%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-22.99%
FCF growth 3Y5.19%
FCF growth 5Y11.43%
OCF growth 1Y-23.93%
OCF growth 3Y-1.23%
OCF growth 5Y6.71%
LINEDATA SERVICES / LIN.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LIN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LIN.PA.
What is the valuation status of LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) stock?
LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) is 8.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.9.
How sustainable is the dividend of LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.33%.