LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:LIN - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0004156297 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall LIN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LIN against 102 industry peers in the Software industry. LIN has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LIN. These ratings would make LIN suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LIN was profitable.
LIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LIN has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LIN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LIN's Return On Assets of 8.68% is amongst the best of the industry. LIN outperforms 84.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LIN (20.32%) is better than 86.27% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.79%, LIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.68% | ||
| ROE | 20.32% | ||
| ROIC | 12.79% |
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
The Profit Margin of LIN (15.31%) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LIN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of LIN (22.19%) is better than 86.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LIN has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of LIN (92.86%) is better than 93.14% of its industry peers.
LIN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.31% | ||
| GM | 92.86% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LIN is still creating some value.
LIN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
LIN has an Altman-Z score of 3.05. This indicates that LIN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LIN has a Altman-Z score (3.05) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LIN is 2.38, which is a good value as it means it would take LIN, 2.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.38, LIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.69% of the companies in the same industry.
LIN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating LIN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LIN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.56) than 65.69% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for LIN, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC8.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that LIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LIN's Current ratio of 1.10 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LIN is outperformed by 61.76% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that LIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LIN has a Quick ratio (1.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.68% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LIN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.16% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.23% in the past 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)10.68%
EPS 3Y9.64%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%3.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.23%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y1.61%
Sales Q2Q%-1.87%
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 17.46% on average per year.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y29.94%
EPS Next 2Y17.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.42%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.34, which indicates a correct valuation of LIN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LIN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LIN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LIN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.27.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LIN is valued cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
LIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LIN indicates a rather cheap valuation: LIN is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LIN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIN is cheaper than 93.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LIN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LIN's earnings are expected to grow with 17.46% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y17.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.18%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.14, LIN pays a better dividend. On top of this LIN pays more dividend than 95.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LIN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
LIN pays out 30.88% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.88%
EPS Next 2Y17.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPA:LIN (6/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
81.6
-0.2 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners74.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap404.74M
Analysts45.71
Price Target82.01 (0.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP30.88%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)5.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.2%
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 | 14.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.27 | ||
| P/S | 2.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.92 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
EPS(TTM)5.69
EY6.97%
EPS(NY)5.72
Fwd EY7.01%
FCF(TTM)8.54
FCFY10.47%
OCF(TTM)9.96
OCFY12.2%
SpS37.04
BVpS27.9
TBVpS-12.44
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)0.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.68% | ||
| ROE | 20.32% | ||
| ROCE | 16.94% | ||
| ROIC | 12.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1479.81% | ||
| OM | 22.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.31% | ||
| GM | 92.86% | ||
| FCFM | 23.06% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | 150.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.05 |
F-Score8
WACC8.43%
ROIC/WACC1.52
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)10.68%
EPS 3Y9.64%
EPS 5Y16.16%
EPS Q2Q%3.84%
EPS Next Y29.94%
EPS Next 2Y17.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.23%
Revenue growth 3Y4.67%
Revenue growth 5Y1.61%
Sales Q2Q%-1.87%
Revenue Next Year7.42%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.56%
EBIT growth 3Y1.14%
EBIT growth 5Y5.81%
EBIT Next Year63.78%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y33.3%
FCF growth 3Y5.19%
FCF growth 5Y11.43%
OCF growth 1Y22.24%
OCF growth 3Y-1.23%
OCF growth 5Y6.71%