LINDSAY CORP (LNN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LNN • US5355551061
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This LNN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LNN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LNN had positive earnings in the past year.
- LNN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years LNN has been profitable.
- LNN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LNN has a Return On Assets of 7.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNN outperforms 74.05% of its industry peers.
- LNN's Return On Equity of 11.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNN outperforms 67.18% of its industry peers.
- LNN has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.17%) than 61.07% 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 | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 11.6% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% |
ROA(3y)9.08%
ROA(5y)8.63%
ROE(3y)14.52%
ROE(5y)14.56%
ROIC(3y)11.21%
ROIC(5y)11.27%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.25%, LNN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNN has grown nicely.
- With a Operating Margin value of 10.64%, LNN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of LNN (29.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LNN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.25% | ||
| GM | 29.97% |
OM growth 3Y2.01%
OM growth 5Y3.14%
PM growth 3Y8.81%
PM growth 5Y6.13%
GM growth 3Y6.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.45%
2. LNN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- LNN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LNN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LNN remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- LNN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LNN has an Altman-Z score of 4.85. This indicates that LNN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.85, LNN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.60. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LNN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.60) than 84.73% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that LNN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.23, LNN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC10.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- LNN has a Current Ratio of 3.02. This indicates that LNN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.02, LNN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.15 indicates that LNN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of LNN (2.15) is better than 80.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.15 |
3. LNN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LNN have decreased strongly by -22.33% in the last 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.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.70% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, LNN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.34% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.33%
EPS 3Y4.51%
EPS 5Y13.75%
EPS Q2Q%-52.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y7.34%
Sales Q2Q%-15.69%
3.2 Future
- LNN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.29% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.18% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-15.16%
EPS Next 2Y-1.22%
EPS Next 3Y-0.61%
EPS Next 5Y2.29%
Revenue Next Year-7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.37%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
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.
- 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.
4. LNN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LNN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.94.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. LNN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.46, the valuation of LNN can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than 78.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say LNN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.46 |
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 74.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.9 |
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)1.45
EPS Next 2Y-1.22%
EPS Next 3Y-0.61%
5. LNN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LNN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- LNN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.07.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, LNN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LNN has a limited annual growth rate of 2.93%.
- 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)2.93%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
- 26.64% 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 the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP26.64%
EPS Next 2Y-1.22%
EPS Next 3Y-0.61%
LNN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
108.89
-1.64 (-1.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)04-02 2026-04-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-24 2026-06-24
Inst Owners102.64%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change5.27%
Market Cap1.13B
Revenue(TTM)636.56M
Net Income(TTM)58.88M
Analysts75
Price Target126.48 (16.15%)
Short Float %4.36%
Short Ratio3.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.93%
DP26.64%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date05-15 2026-05-15 (0.37)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.53%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.43%
Max EPS beat(2)3.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.43%
Max EPS beat(4)25.44%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)11.9%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)10.89%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)14.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.57%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.51%
PT rev (1m)-10.79%
PT rev (3m)-10.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-37.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-37.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.46 | ||
| P/S | 1.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.21 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 2.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.9 |
EPS(TTM)5.46
EY5.01%
EPS(NY)6.62
Fwd EY6.08%
FCF(TTM)6.92
FCFY6.35%
OCF(TTM)11.83
OCFY10.86%
SpS61.21
BVpS48.82
TBVpS38.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.45
Graham Number77.4464 (-28.88%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 11.6% | ||
| ROCE | 10.07% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.5% | ||
| OM | 10.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.25% | ||
| GM | 29.97% | ||
| FCFM | 11.3% |
ROA(3y)9.08%
ROA(5y)8.63%
ROE(3y)14.52%
ROE(5y)14.56%
ROIC(3y)11.21%
ROIC(5y)11.27%
ROICexc(3y)16.23%
ROICexc(5y)15.77%
ROICexgc(3y)21.53%
ROICexgc(5y)20.65%
ROCE(3y)13.83%
ROCE(5y)13.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.02%
OM growth 3Y2.01%
OM growth 5Y3.14%
PM growth 3Y8.81%
PM growth 5Y6.13%
GM growth 3Y6.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.45%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 237.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 137.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 122.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.85 |
F-Score5
WACC10.06%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)145.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)130.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.11%
Profit Quality(3y)120.75%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.33%
EPS 3Y4.51%
EPS 5Y13.75%
EPS Q2Q%-52.87%
EPS Next Y-15.16%
EPS Next 2Y-1.22%
EPS Next 3Y-0.61%
EPS Next 5Y2.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y7.34%
Sales Q2Q%-15.69%
Revenue Next Year-7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.37%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.34%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year11.69%
EBIT Next 3Y10.44%
EBIT Next 5Y6.65%
FCF growth 1Y-23.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y29.74%
OCF growth 1Y-0.76%
OCF growth 3Y253.84%
OCF growth 5Y23.64%
LINDSAY CORP / LNN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LNN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LNN.
What is the valuation status for LNN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LINDSAY CORP (LNN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LINDSAY CORP?
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 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LINDSAY CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) is expected to decline by -15.16% in the next year.