LINDSAY CORP (LNN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LNN - US5355551061 - Common Stock
116.62 USD
-0.59 (-0.5%)
LNN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. LNN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. LNN is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LNN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LNN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years LNN 4 years were profitable.
LNN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.04%, LNN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LNN (14.37%) is better than 74.62% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LNN (10.19%) is better than 72.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LNN is in line with the industry average of 10.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.04% | ||
| ROE | 14.37% | ||
| ROIC | 10.19% |
ROA(3y)9.21%
ROA(5y)8.22%
ROE(3y)15.44%
ROE(5y)14.37%
ROIC(3y)11.96%
ROIC(5y)10.63%
1.3 Margins
LNN has a Profit Margin of 11.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNN outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNN has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.32%, LNN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNN has grown nicely.
LNN has a Gross Margin (31.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LNN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.21% | ||
| GM | 31.24% |
OM growth 3Y9.81%
OM growth 5Y55.82%
PM growth 3Y13.29%
PM growth 5Y85.61%
GM growth 3Y5.95%
GM growth 5Y4.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LNN is still creating some value.
LNN 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
LNN has an Altman-Z score of 5.39. This indicates that LNN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.39, LNN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LNN is 1.30, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LNN, only 1.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LNN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.30) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that LNN is not too dependend on debt financing.
LNN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC9.24%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.64 indicates that LNN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.64, LNN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.92% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.64 indicates that LNN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.64, LNN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.62% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LNN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.62%
EPS 3Y4.51%
EPS 5Y13.75%
EPS Q2Q%-15.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.93%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LNN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.84% on average per year.
LNN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.45%
EPS Next 2Y1.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
EPS Next 5Y8.84%
Revenue Next Year-1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.20, LNN is valued on the expensive side.
LNN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.89, LNN is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.59, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, LNN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LNN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LNN is cheaper than 78.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LNN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y1.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LNN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%.
LNN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.78.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.27, LNN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LNN has a limited annual growth rate of 2.67%.
LNN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
LNN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years28
5.3 Sustainability
20.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LNN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LNN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP20.58%
EPS Next 2Y1.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
NYSE:LNN (10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
116.62
-0.59 (-0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.05%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change-0.49%
Market Cap1.27B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)75.98M
Analysts75
Price Target156.06 (33.82%)
Short Float %3.27%
Short Ratio2.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
DP20.58%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)26.54%
Min EPS beat(2)25.44%
Max EPS beat(2)27.65%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.73%
Min EPS beat(4)11.43%
Max EPS beat(4)27.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)25.01%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)18.92%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)14.02%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.28%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.28%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.19%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.74%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.6%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.38 | ||
| P/B | 2.4 | ||
| P/tB | 3.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.38 |
EPS(TTM)6.78
EY5.81%
EPS(NY)6.27
Fwd EY5.38%
FCF(TTM)8.13
FCFY6.97%
OCF(TTM)11.23
OCFY9.63%
SpS62.41
BVpS48.69
TBVpS38.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number86.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.04% | ||
| ROE | 14.37% | ||
| ROCE | 13.08% | ||
| ROIC | 10.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.92% | ||
| OM | 13.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.21% | ||
| GM | 31.24% | ||
| FCFM | 13.02% |
ROA(3y)9.21%
ROA(5y)8.22%
ROE(3y)15.44%
ROE(5y)14.37%
ROIC(3y)11.96%
ROIC(5y)10.63%
ROICexc(3y)16.14%
ROICexc(5y)14.6%
ROICexgc(3y)21%
ROICexgc(5y)19.3%
ROCE(3y)15.35%
ROCE(5y)13.64%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y50.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y4%
ROICexc growth 5Y52.47%
OM growth 3Y9.81%
OM growth 5Y55.82%
PM growth 3Y13.29%
PM growth 5Y85.61%
GM growth 3Y5.95%
GM growth 5Y4.05%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 160.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.39 |
F-Score5
WACC9.24%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)103.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.62%
EPS 3Y4.51%
EPS 5Y13.75%
EPS Q2Q%-15.38%
EPS Next Y-7.45%
EPS Next 2Y1.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
EPS Next 5Y8.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.93%
Revenue Next Year-1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%
EBIT growth 1Y4.38%
EBIT growth 3Y12.29%
EBIT growth 5Y65.88%
EBIT Next Year44.86%
EBIT Next 3Y13.83%
EBIT Next 5Y14.58%
FCF growth 1Y25.4%
FCF growth 3Y56.27%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y40.05%
OCF growth 3Y29.59%
OCF growth 5Y90.67%
LINDSAY CORP / LNN FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LNN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LNN.
Can you provide the valuation status for LINDSAY CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LINDSAY CORP (LNN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LINDSAY CORP (LNN) stock?
LINDSAY CORP (LNN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for LNN stock?
The financial health rating of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) is 8 / 10.
Is the dividend of LINDSAY CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.58%.