LINDSAY CORP (LNN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:LNN • US5355551061
136.18 USD
-0.15 (-0.11%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
136.18 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LNN. LNN was compared to 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LNN a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LNN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LNN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LNN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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 (8.86%) is better than 77.86% of its industry peers.
- LNN's Return On Equity of 14.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNN outperforms 72.52% of its industry peers.
- LNN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNN outperforms 76.34% 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 10.17%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 11.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNN outperforms 77.10% of its industry peers.
- LNN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNN has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of LNN (31.67%) 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 | 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.
- 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 5.71 indicates that LNN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.71, LNN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- LNN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNN outperforms 81.68% of its industry peers.
- LNN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- LNN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) than 68.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.71 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC8.87%
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 82.44% 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.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.43, LNN belongs to the best 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. 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.
- Looking at the last year, LNN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.81% 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)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 a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.61% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.54% on average over the next years.
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.
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.17, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNN.
- 77.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say LNN is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.14, the valuation of LNN can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than 73.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than 74.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than 69.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.45 |
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)1.47
EPS Next 2Y2.43%
EPS Next 3Y2.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LNN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.09%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.17, LNN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, LNN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
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
- 21.46% 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 earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.46%
EPS Next 2Y2.43%
EPS Next 3Y2.69%
136.18
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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 Change-10.32%
Ins Owners0.75%
Ins Owner Change5.35%
Market Cap1.42B
Revenue(TTM)665.90M
Net Income(TTM)73.41M
Analysts75
Price Target141.78 (4.11%)
Short Float %3.51%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
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)3.09%
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 | 20.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.85 | ||
| P/B | 2.75 | ||
| P/tB | 3.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.45 |
EPS(TTM)6.75
EY4.96%
EPS(NY)7.11
Fwd EY5.22%
FCF(TTM)6.02
FCFY4.42%
OCF(TTM)10.59
OCFY7.78%
SpS63.72
BVpS49.58
TBVpS39.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
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 | 5.71 |
F-Score6
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 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 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%.