LINDSAY CORP (LNN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LNN - US5355551061 - Common Stock
124.96 USD
+0.24 (+0.19%)
Overall LNN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LNN against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. LNN scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LNN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years LNN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LNN has a better Return On Assets (8.86%) than 76.52% of its industry peers.
- LNN has a better Return On Equity (14.17%) than 71.97% of its industry peers.
- LNN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.35%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNN is in line with the industry average of 10.25%.
| 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
- LNN has a Profit Margin of 11.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNN outperforms 78.03% of its industry peers.
- LNN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of LNN (13.04%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- LNN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.67%, LNN is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.03% 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 | 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. 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.
- 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.
- LNN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.50 indicates that LNN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LNN has a better Altman-Z score (5.50) than 78.03% 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 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that LNN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.22, LNN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.5 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC9.18%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.42 indicates that LNN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LNN's Current ratio of 3.42 is amongst the best of the industry. LNN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.43 indicates that LNN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LNN has a better Quick ratio (2.43) than 84.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.35% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.81% in the past year. This is quite good.
- LNN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.34% yearly.
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
- LNN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.46% yearly.
- LNN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.19%
EPS Next 2Y2.55%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
EPS Next 5Y8.46%
Revenue Next Year-2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.71%
Revenue Next 3Y1.28%
Revenue Next 5Y4.87%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LNN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.51.
- LNN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.33), we can say LNN is valued slightly cheaper.
- LNN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.52.
- 76.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. LNN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LNN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of LNN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.35
EPS Next 2Y2.55%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%, LNN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- LNN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.80.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, LNN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
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 2Y2.55%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
NYSE:LNN (1/15/2026, 10:14:53 AM)
124.96
+0.24 (+0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-08 2026-01-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-01 2026-04-01
Inst Owners105.48%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.75%
Ins Owner Change4.96%
Market Cap1.32B
Revenue(TTM)665.90M
Net Income(TTM)73.41M
Analysts75
Price Target141.78 (13.46%)
Short Float %3.64%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.93%
DP21.46%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-DateN/A
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)3.15%
PT rev (3m)-14.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.95 | ||
| P/B | 2.55 | ||
| P/tB | 3.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.48 |
EPS(TTM)6.75
EY5.4%
EPS(NY)7.13
Fwd EY5.71%
FCF(TTM)5.94
FCFY4.75%
OCF(TTM)10.45
OCFY8.37%
SpS62.88
BVpS48.93
TBVpS38.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.35
Graham Number86.2
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 | 5.5 |
F-Score6
WACC9.18%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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-7.19%
EPS Next 2Y2.55%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
EPS Next 5Y8.46%
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 5Y4.87%
EBIT growth 1Y13.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.34%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year13.7%
EBIT Next 3Y14.45%
EBIT Next 5Y13.74%
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 FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LNN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LNN.
What is the valuation status of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) stock?
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 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) stock?
The financial health rating of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) is 8 / 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%.