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LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP (LNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LNC - US5341871094 - Common Stock

42.99 USD
+0.25 (+0.58%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 7:23:26 PM
42.99 USD
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After Hours: 12/8/2025, 7:23:26 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LNC. LNC was compared to 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LNC have multiple concerns. LNC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally LNC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LNC had positive earnings in the past year.
LNC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LNC reported negative net income in multiple years.
In multiple years LNC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
LNC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLNC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LNC (0.49%) is worse than 74.83% of its industry peers.
LNC's Return On Equity of 19.32% is amongst the best of the industry. LNC outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.55%, LNC is not doing good in the industry: 69.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.49%
ROE 19.32%
ROIC 0.55%
ROA(3y)-0.03%
ROA(5y)0.11%
ROE(3y)-5.83%
ROE(5y)-1.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

LNC has a Profit Margin of 10.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNC outperforms 62.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNC has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of LNC (14.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.02%
PM (TTM) 10.28%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y12.1%
OM growth 5Y19.11%
PM growth 3Y17.77%
PM growth 5Y24.78%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
LNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, LNC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LNC has less shares outstanding
LNC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LNC Yearly Shares OutstandingLNC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
LNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B

2.2 Solvency

LNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating LNC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LNC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.55) than 75.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
LNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
LNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LNC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 37.33%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.39% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 37.15% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, LNC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.33%
EPS 3Y-8.69%
EPS 5Y-7.39%
EPS Q2Q%-0.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.15%
Revenue growth 3Y1.12%
Revenue growth 5Y3.52%
Sales Q2Q%10.8%

3.2 Future

LNC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.56% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y28.13%
EPS Next 2Y14.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.3%
EPS Next 5Y10.56%
Revenue Next Year3.64%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y4.22%
Revenue Next 5Y4.42%

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
LNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B 20B
LNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 -2 4 -4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.43, the valuation of LNC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNC is valued cheaper than 82.99% of the companies in the same industry.
LNC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.31, the valuation of LNC can be described as very cheap.
82.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. LNC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.43
Fwd PE 5.31
LNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
LNC Per share dataLNC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

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.
LNC's earnings are expected to grow with 12.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LNC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.23%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.48, LNC pays a better dividend. On top of this LNC pays more dividend than 81.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, LNC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.23%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of LNC grows each year by 9.26%, which is quite nice.
LNC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
LNC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
LNC Yearly Dividends per shareLNC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

LNC pays out 20.16% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LNC is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP20.16%
EPS Next 2Y14.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.3%
LNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B
LNC Dividend Payout.LNC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LNC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP

NYSE:LNC (12/8/2025, 7:23:26 PM)

After market: 42.99 0 (0%)

42.99

+0.25 (+0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners74.32%
Inst Owner Change6.9%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change-0.2%
Market Cap8.17B
Revenue(TTM)19.63B
Net Income(TTM)2.02B
Analysts54.29
Price Target44.88 (4.4%)
Short Float %3.33%
Short Ratio3.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.23%
Yearly Dividend2.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.26%
DP20.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date01-12 2026-01-12 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.2%
Min EPS beat(2)8.74%
Max EPS beat(2)23.66%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11%
Min EPS beat(4)3.35%
Max EPS beat(4)23.66%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.19%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-9.64%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.95%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-12.04%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-9.67%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.89%
PT rev (1m)0.76%
PT rev (3m)6.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.43
Fwd PE 5.31
P/S 0.42
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.78
P/tB 0.88
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)7.91
EY18.4%
EPS(NY)8.1
Fwd EY18.85%
FCF(TTM)-0.94
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.94
OCFYN/A
SpS103.36
BVpS55.03
TBVpS49
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number98.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.49%
ROE 19.32%
ROCE 0.68%
ROIC 0.55%
ROICexc 0.57%
ROICexgc 1.7%
OM 14.02%
PM (TTM) 10.28%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.03%
ROA(5y)0.11%
ROE(3y)-5.83%
ROE(5y)-1.24%
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 3Y18.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y24.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.96%
OM growth 3Y12.1%
OM growth 5Y19.11%
PM growth 3Y17.77%
PM growth 5Y24.78%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.33%
EPS 3Y-8.69%
EPS 5Y-7.39%
EPS Q2Q%-0.97%
EPS Next Y28.13%
EPS Next 2Y14.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.3%
EPS Next 5Y10.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.15%
Revenue growth 3Y1.12%
Revenue growth 5Y3.52%
Sales Q2Q%10.8%
Revenue Next Year3.64%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y4.22%
Revenue Next 5Y4.42%
EBIT growth 1Y2379.28%
EBIT growth 3Y13.35%
EBIT growth 5Y23.3%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-121.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-121.84%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP / LNC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LNC.


What is the valuation status for LNC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP (LNC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP (LNC) stock?

LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP (LNC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for LNC stock?

The financial health rating of LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP (LNC) is 1 / 10.


Is the dividend of LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP (LNC) is 9 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.16%.