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
- In the past year LNN was profitable.
- In the past year LNN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years LNN has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LNN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LNN has a better Return On Assets (8.86%) than 77.86% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LNN (14.17%) is better than 70.99% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.35%, LNN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNN is in line with the industry average of 10.18%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.86% | ||
| ROE | 14.17% | ||
| ROIC | 10.35% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.02%, LNN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNN has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.04%, LNN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of LNN (31.67%) 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 | 13.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.02% | ||
| GM | 31.67% |
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LNN has less shares outstanding
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 5.31 indicates that LNN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of LNN (5.31) is better than 77.86% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LNN is 1.83, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LNN, only 1.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.83, LNN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.22, LNN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.31 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC9.09%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.42 indicates that LNN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LNN has a Current ratio of 3.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNN outperforms 81.68% of its industry peers.
- LNN has a Quick Ratio of 2.43. This indicates that LNN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.43, LNN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.43 |
3. LNN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.35% 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.
- Looking at the last year, LNN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.81% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.34% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.35%
EPS 3Y4.51%
EPS 5Y13.75%
EPS Q2Q%-1.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y7.34%
Sales Q2Q%-6.29%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.61% on average over the next years.
- LNN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.33%
EPS Next 2Y2.43%
EPS Next 3Y2.69%
EPS Next 5Y6.61%
Revenue Next Year-2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.71%
Revenue Next 3Y1.28%
Revenue Next 5Y2.54%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. LNN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.08, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than 79.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.73. LNN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.21, which indicates a correct valuation of LNN.
- LNN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 72.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.72, LNN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 77.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of LNN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.24
EPS Next 2Y2.43%
EPS Next 3Y2.69%
5. LNN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LNN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%.
- LNN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.18.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, LNN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LNN has a limited annual growth rate of 2.93%.
- LNN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Years22
Div Non Decr Years28
5.3 Sustainability
- LNN pays out 21.46% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- LNN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.46%
EPS Next 2Y2.43%
EPS Next 3Y2.69%
LNN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
115.3
-1.33 (-1.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-08 2026-01-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-07 2026-04-07
Inst Owners102.52%
Inst Owner Change-5.73%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change5.35%
Market Cap1.20B
Revenue(TTM)665.90M
Net Income(TTM)73.41M
Analysts75
Price Target141.78 (22.97%)
Short Float %3.8%
Short Ratio3.85
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.93%
DP21.46%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.37)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.89%
Max EPS beat(2)3.37%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.89%
Max EPS beat(4)27.65%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)16.51%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)14.06%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)16.87%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.84%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.88%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.58%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)9.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.21 | ||
| P/S | 1.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.88 | ||
| P/B | 2.33 | ||
| P/tB | 2.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.54 |
EPS(TTM)6.75
EY5.85%
EPS(NY)7.11
Fwd EY6.17%
FCF(TTM)6.02
FCFY5.22%
OCF(TTM)10.59
OCFY9.19%
SpS63.72
BVpS49.58
TBVpS39.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.24
Graham Number86.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.86% | ||
| ROE | 14.17% | ||
| ROCE | 12.77% | ||
| ROIC | 10.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.89% | ||
| OM | 13.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.02% | ||
| GM | 31.67% | ||
| FCFM | 9.44% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 230% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 85.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.31 |
F-Score6
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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)8.35%
EPS 3Y4.51%
EPS 5Y13.75%
EPS Q2Q%-1.91%
EPS Next Y-4.33%
EPS Next 2Y2.43%
EPS Next 3Y2.69%
EPS Next 5Y6.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y7.34%
Sales Q2Q%-6.29%
Revenue Next Year-2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.71%
Revenue Next 3Y1.28%
Revenue Next 5Y2.54%
EBIT growth 1Y13.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.34%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year11.69%
EBIT Next 3Y10.44%
EBIT Next 5Y10.43%
FCF growth 1Y-45.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y29.74%
OCF growth 1Y-19.11%
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 7 / 10 to LNN.
What is the valuation status of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) stock?
The financial health rating of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) is 9 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) stock?
The dividend rating of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.46%.