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.
- In the past 5 years LNN has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years LNN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LNN (7.03%) is better than 74.05% of its industry peers.
- LNN has a Return On Equity of 11.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNN outperforms 67.18% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.17%, LNN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.21%. This 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
- LNN has a better Profit Margin (9.25%) than 71.76% of its industry peers.
- LNN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LNN has a Operating Margin of 10.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNN outperforms 57.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNN has grown nicely.
- LNN has a Gross Margin (29.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LNN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- LNN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LNN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LNN has an Altman-Z score of 4.88. This indicates that LNN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of LNN (4.88) is better than 73.28% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LNN is 1.60, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LNN, only 1.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LNN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.60) than 84.73% of its industry peers.
- LNN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, LNN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC10.09%
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.
- LNN has a better Current ratio (3.02) than 78.63% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.15 indicates that LNN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LNN's Quick ratio of 2.15 is amongst the best of the industry. LNN outperforms 80.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.15 |
3. LNN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LNN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.33%.
- LNN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.75% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LNN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.70% in the last 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.61% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.54% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-15.16%
EPS Next 2Y-1.22%
EPS Next 3Y-0.61%
EPS Next 5Y6.61%
Revenue Next Year-7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.37%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5Y2.54%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.94, LNN is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than 75.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say LNN is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.46, which indicates a correct valuation of LNN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- LNN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.24.
| 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 | 12.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of LNN 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 1.39%. 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 1.08.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, LNN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
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 Years23
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
- LNN pays out 26.64% 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.
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 Change0.11%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change5.35%
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 | 1.39% |
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)-8.59%
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 | 12.09 |
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 | 4.88 |
F-Score5
WACC10.09%
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 5Y6.61%
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 5Y2.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.34%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year11.69%
EBIT Next 3Y10.44%
EBIT Next 5Y10.43%
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.