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.
- LNN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years LNN has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LNN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LNN (7.03%) is better than 74.05% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.60%, LNN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNN's Return On Invested Capital of 8.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNN outperforms 61.07% of its industry peers.
- 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 10.06%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 9.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNN outperforms 71.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNN has grown nicely.
- 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.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.97%, LNN is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.56% of the companies in the same 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LNN is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LNN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LNN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The debt/assets ratio for LNN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LNN has an Altman-Z score of 4.90. This indicates that LNN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LNN has a better Altman-Z score (4.90) than 74.81% of its industry peers.
- 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 1.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNN outperforms 83.97% 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 67.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC10.01%
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.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 3.02, LNN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNN has a Quick Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that LNN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- LNN has a better Quick ratio (2.15) 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.
- LNN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.70%.
- LNN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.34% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LNN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- LNN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- LNN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.88.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than 70.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNN to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.41), we can say LNN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LNN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 72.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNN is valued cheaper than 87.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.22 |
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)1.49
EPS Next 2Y-1.22%
EPS Next 3Y-0.61%
5. LNN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%, LNN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- LNN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.12.
- LNN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
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 slower than its dividend. 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
111.67
-0.3 (-0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Industry Strength45.34
Industry Growth21.74
Earnings (Last)04-02 2026-04-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-24 2026-06-24
Inst Owners102.64%
Inst Owner Change-0.42%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change2.35%
Market Cap1.16B
Revenue(TTM)636.56M
Net Income(TTM)58.88M
Analysts75
Price Target126.48 (13.26%)
Short Float %4.01%
Short Ratio2.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
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 | 20.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.88 | ||
| P/S | 1.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.44 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | 2.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.22 |
EPS(TTM)5.46
EY4.89%
EPS(NY)6.62
Fwd EY5.92%
FCF(TTM)6.92
FCFY6.2%
OCF(TTM)11.83
OCFY10.59%
SpS61.21
BVpS48.82
TBVpS38.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.49
Graham Number77.4464 (-30.65%)
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 | 4.9 |
F-Score5
WACC10.01%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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.