LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:LIN - FR0004156297 - Common Stock
44.5 EUR
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, LIN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LIN was compared to 116 industry peers in the Software industry. LIN scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. LIN is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally LIN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LIN had positive earnings in the past year.
LIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LIN has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years LIN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LIN's Return On Assets of 8.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LIN outperforms 69.83% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.01%, LIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
LIN has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.27%) than 81.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.35% | ||
| ROE | 22.01% | ||
| ROIC | 13.27% |
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's Profit Margin of 14.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LIN outperforms 64.66% of its industry peers.
LIN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LIN (20.49%) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LIN has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 92.23%, LIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.38% of the companies in the same industry.
LIN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.18% | ||
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LIN is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LIN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LIN has less shares outstanding
LIN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 (2.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LIN is 3.13, which is a good value as it means it would take LIN, 3.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.13, LIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.48% of the companies in the same industry.
LIN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating LIN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LIN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: LIN underperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that LIN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.84, LIN is doing worse than 80.17% of the companies in the same industry.
LIN has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that LIN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LIN (0.84) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LIN have decreased by -6.05% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.64% in the past year.
LIN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.61% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.05%
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.92% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LIN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.35%
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
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
LIN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.52.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LIN is valued cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
LIN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.64, the valuation of LIN can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LIN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.22.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LIN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LIN indicates a rather cheap valuation: LIN is cheaper than 93.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LIN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.91%.
The stock price of LIN dropped by -25.59% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, LIN pays a better dividend. On top of this LIN pays more dividend than 95.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, LIN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.91% |
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
LIN pays out 33.90% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
LIN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP33.9%
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
EPA:LIN (12/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
44.5
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners74.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap220.72M
Revenue(TTM)180.60M
Net Income(TTM)25.61M
Analysts45.71
Price Target69.87 (57.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.91% |
Yearly Dividend1.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.23%
DP33.9%
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)-9.39%
PT rev (3m)-9.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.37%
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 | 8.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.64 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
EPS(TTM)5.22
EY11.73%
EPS(NY)5.15
Fwd EY11.58%
FCF(TTM)5.76
FCFY12.93%
OCF(TTM)7.31
OCFY16.42%
SpS36.41
BVpS23.45
TBVpS-15.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.53
Graham Number52.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.35% | ||
| ROE | 22.01% | ||
| ROCE | 17.58% | ||
| ROIC | 13.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 181.74% | ||
| OM | 20.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.18% | ||
| GM | 92.23% | ||
| FCFM | 15.81% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
F-Score5
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC1.68
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)-6.05%
EPS 3Y9.64%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%-22%
EPS Next Y-3.35%
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
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-8.41%
EBIT growth 3Y1.14%
EBIT growth 5Y5.81%
EBIT Next Year63.78%
EBIT Next 3Y16.96%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-21.11%
FCF growth 3Y5.19%
FCF growth 5Y11.43%
OCF growth 1Y-22.47%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for LINEDATA SERVICES?
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.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LIN stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) is expected to decline by -3.35% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LIN stock?
The dividend rating of LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.9%.