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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.03%, LNN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.60%, LNN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNN is in line with the industry average of 10.02%.
| 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNN has grown nicely.
- LNN has a Operating Margin (10.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LNN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LNN's Gross Margin of 29.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNN outperforms 48.09% of its industry peers.
- 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
- 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 4.90 indicates that LNN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LNN has a Altman-Z score of 4.90. This is in the better half of the industry: LNN outperforms 71.76% 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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that LNN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- LNN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23. This is in the better half of the industry: LNN outperforms 68.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC9.85%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.02, LNN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.63% 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.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.15, LNN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- LNN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.75% yearly.
- LNN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.70%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.34% on average over the past years.
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 6.61% yearly.
- 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-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.
- 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 20.18 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LNN.
- LNN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 71.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.78, LNN is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.65 indicates a correct valuation of LNN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say LNN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LNN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 73.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNN is valued cheaper than 84.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.25 |
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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%, LNN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.16, LNN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, LNN is paying slightly less dividend.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP26.64%
EPS Next 2Y-1.22%
EPS Next 3Y-0.61%
LNN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
110.17
-1.74 (-1.55%)
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%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change5.35%
Market Cap1.15B
Revenue(TTM)636.56M
Net Income(TTM)58.88M
Analysts75
Price Target126.48 (14.8%)
Short Float %3.9%
Short Ratio3.8
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)0%
PT rev (3m)6.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.65 | ||
| P/S | 1.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.32 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | 2.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.25 |
EPS(TTM)5.46
EY4.96%
EPS(NY)6.62
Fwd EY6%
FCF(TTM)6.92
FCFY6.28%
OCF(TTM)11.83
OCFY10.73%
SpS61.21
BVpS48.82
TBVpS38.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
Graham Number77.45
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
WACC9.85%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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-2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.71%
Revenue Next 3Y1.28%
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.