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LINEAGE INC (LINE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:LINE - US53566V1061 - REIT

41.79 USD
-0.6 (-1.42%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM
41.79 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Overall LINE gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated LINE against 129 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. LINE has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LINE has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LINE has reported negative net income.
In the past year LINE had a positive cash flow from operations.
LINE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLINE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

LINE has a Return On Assets of -2.82%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LINE underperforms 75.19% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -6.36%, LINE is not doing good in the industry: 68.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LINE has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.10%) than 82.95% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LINE is in line with the industry average of 3.04%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.82%
ROE -6.36%
ROIC 1.1%
ROA(3y)-1.44%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)-3.48%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)1.85%
ROIC(5y)N/A
LINE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLINE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 -4 -6

1.3 Margins

LINE's Operating Margin of 4.70% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LINE is outperformed by 86.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LINE has remained more or less at the same level.
LINE's Gross Margin of 32.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LINE is outperformed by 88.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LINE has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.7%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 32.3%
OM growth 3Y0.12%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.87%
GM growth 5YN/A
LINE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLINE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LINE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
LINE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LINE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LINE Yearly Shares OutstandingLINE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
LINE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLINE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that LINE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LINE's Altman-Z score of 0.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LINE outperforms 61.24% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LINE is 42.17, which is on the high side as it means it would take LINE, 42.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LINE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 42.17. This is in the better half of the industry: LINE outperforms 63.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that LINE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LINE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.81) than 71.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 42.17
Altman-Z 0.7
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC7.36%
LINE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLINE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

LINE has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that LINE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LINE (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LINE has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that LINE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LINE has a Quick ratio (0.83) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.83
LINE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLINE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LINE have decreased strongly by -887.61% in the last year.
LINE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.03%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.99% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-887.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%82.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.03%
Revenue growth 3Y12.99%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.9%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LINE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.57% on average per year.
LINE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y97.37%
EPS Next 2Y42.5%
EPS Next 3Y28.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y2.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
LINE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLINE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
LINE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLINE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LINE reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
LINE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 480.37.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LINE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LINE is more expensive than 60.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LINE to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.73), we can say LINE is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 480.37
LINE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLINE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 100 200 300 400

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LINE is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LINE is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 56.91
EV/EBITDA 14.75
LINE Per share dataLINE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
LINE's earnings are expected to grow with 28.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.5%
EPS Next 3Y28.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LINE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.85%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.63, LINE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, LINE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.85%

5.2 History

LINE has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
LINE Yearly Dividends per shareLINE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y42.5%
EPS Next 3Y28.57%
LINE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLINE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M

LINEAGE INC

NASDAQ:LINE (9/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 41.79 0 (0%)

41.79

-0.6 (-1.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04
Inst Owners33.49%
Inst Owner Change-4.1%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap9.56B
Analysts69.6
Price Target51.9 (24.19%)
Short Float %6.38%
Short Ratio4.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.85%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date06-30 2025-06-30 (0.5275)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-40.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-46.03%
Max EPS beat(2)-35.66%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-162.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-466.27%
Max EPS beat(4)-35.66%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.59%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.59%
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)-6.28%
PT rev (3m)-16.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-85.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-95.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-633.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 480.37
P/S 1.8
P/FCF 56.91
P/OCF 11.38
P/B 1.11
P/tB 2.4
EV/EBITDA 14.75
EPS(TTM)-2.93
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.09
Fwd EY0.21%
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY1.76%
OCF(TTM)3.67
OCFY8.79%
SpS23.24
BVpS37.75
TBVpS17.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.82%
ROE -6.36%
ROCE 1.39%
ROIC 1.1%
ROICexc 1.1%
ROICexgc 1.49%
OM 4.7%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 32.3%
FCFM 3.16%
ROA(3y)-1.44%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)-3.48%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)1.85%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.86%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.54%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.34%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.4%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y8.9%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y0.12%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.87%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 42.17
Debt/EBITDA 6.16
Cap/Depr 76.19%
Cap/Sales 12.64%
Interest Coverage 0.7
Cash Conversion 74.2%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 0.7
F-Score4
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC0.15
Cap/Depr(3y)99.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)14.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-887.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%82.61%
EPS Next Y97.37%
EPS Next 2Y42.5%
EPS Next 3Y28.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.03%
Revenue growth 3Y12.99%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.9%
Revenue Next Year1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y2.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-29.21%
EBIT growth 3Y13.12%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year384.97%
EBIT Next 3Y77.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-59.04%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-11.58%
OCF growth 3Y28.68%
OCF growth 5YN/A