LINEDATA SERVICES (LIN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:LIN - FR0004156297 - Common Stock
44.65 EUR
-0.35 (-0.78%)
LIN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 111 industry peers in the Software industry. While LIN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor 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
In the past year LIN was profitable.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.35%, LIN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.17% of the companies in the same industry.
LIN has a better Return On Equity (22.01%) than 81.08% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.27%, LIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
The Profit Margin of LIN (14.18%) is better than 64.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LIN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of LIN (20.49%) is better than 72.97% of its industry peers.
LIN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 92.23%, LIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.79% 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 | 20.49% | ||
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for LIN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
LIN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.30 indicates that LIN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LIN has a Altman-Z score (2.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
LIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.13. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LIN would need 3.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.13, LIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.26% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.57, LIN is doing worse than 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC7.69%
2.3 Liquidity
LIN has a Current 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.
LIN has a Current ratio of 0.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: LIN underperforms 74.77% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.84, LIN is doing worse than 74.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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.
LIN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.64%.
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)-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
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.
LIN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.16% yearly.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.55 indicates a reasonable valuation of LIN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LIN is valued cheaper than 94.59% 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 26.06.
LIN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.67.
LIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIN is cheaper than 93.69% of the companies in the same industry.
LIN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LIN is valued cheaper than 92.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LIN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of LIN 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 3.92%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of LIN has falen by -27.65%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.24, LIN pays a better dividend. On top of this LIN pays more dividend than 94.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, LIN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
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
33.90% 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.
DP33.9%
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
EPA:LIN (11/10/2025, 5:29:45 PM)
44.65
-0.35 (-0.78%)
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 Cap221.46M
Revenue(TTM)180.60M
Net Income(TTM)25.61M
Analysts45.71
Price Target69.87 (56.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
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)-14.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.62%
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 | 8.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.11 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
EPS(TTM)5.22
EY11.69%
EPS(NY)5.15
Fwd EY11.54%
FCF(TTM)5.76
FCFY12.89%
OCF(TTM)7.31
OCFY16.37%
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 | 2.3 |
F-Score5
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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%.