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.
- LNN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years LNN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.03%, LNN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of LNN (11.60%) is better than 67.18% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.17%, LNN is in the better half of 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 10.06%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of LNN (9.25%) is better than 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.
- LNN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LNN has a Gross Margin of 29.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNN outperforms 46.56% of its industry peers.
- 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
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LNN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.88 indicates that LNN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LNN has a Altman-Z score of 4.88. This is in the better half of the industry: LNN outperforms 72.52% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 1.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNN outperforms 84.73% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that LNN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- LNN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNN outperforms 67.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC10.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.02 indicates that LNN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LNN (3.02) is better than 77.86% 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 80.15% 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.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.70% in the past year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.29% on average over the next years.
- 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
- 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
- LNN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.23.
- 73.28% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- LNN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- LNN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.70.
- LNN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 77.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.12, LNN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.7 |
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.
- LNN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 87.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.09 |
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 2Y-1.22%
EPS Next 3Y-0.61%
5. LNN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LNN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%.
- LNN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.13.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LNN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.93%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
- 26.64% 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 the earnings are growing slower. 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
110.48
+1.59 (+1.46%)
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 Change-0.2%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change5.27%
Market Cap1.15B
Revenue(TTM)636.56M
Net Income(TTM)58.88M
Analysts75
Price Target126.48 (14.48%)
Short Float %4.01%
Short Ratio2.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
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 | 20.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.34 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | 2.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.09 |
EPS(TTM)5.46
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)6.62
Fwd EY5.99%
FCF(TTM)6.92
FCFY6.26%
OCF(TTM)11.83
OCFY10.7%
SpS61.21
BVpS48.82
TBVpS38.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
Graham Number77.4464 (-29.9%)
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
WACC10.12%
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 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.