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.

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1. LNN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • LNN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
LNN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLNN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • LNN has a Return On Assets of 8.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNN outperforms 77.86% of its industry peers.
  • LNN has a Return On Equity of 14.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNN outperforms 71.76% of its industry peers.
  • LNN's Return On Invested Capital of 10.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNN outperforms 74.81% 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 RankSector 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%
LNN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLNN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.02%, LNN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • LNN has a Gross Margin (31.67%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • LNN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
LNN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLNN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LNN has less shares outstanding
  • 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.
LNN Yearly Shares OutstandingLNN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
LNN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLNN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • LNN has an Altman-Z score of 5.39. This indicates that LNN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LNN's Altman-Z score of 5.39 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNN outperforms 78.63% of its industry peers.
  • LNN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.83. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LNN (1.83) is better than 83.21% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that LNN is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • LNN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) than 69.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 1.83
Altman-Z 5.39
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC9.85%
LNN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLNN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

  • LNN has a Current Ratio of 3.42. 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 3.42, LNN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.43, LNN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.42
Quick Ratio 2.43
LNN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLNN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. LNN Growth Analysis

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.
  • LNN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.81%.
  • 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 a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.61% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, LNN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.54% on average per year.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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.
LNN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLNN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 200M 400M 600M
LNN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLNN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8

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4. LNN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.44, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNN.
  • LNN's Price/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/Earnings ratio of 24.88, LNN is valued a bit cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.55, which indicates a correct valuation of LNN.
  • LNN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 70.99% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. LNN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.44
Fwd PE 16.55
LNN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLNN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • LNN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 74.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LNN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNN is cheaper than 70.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.56
EV/EBITDA 10.91
LNN Per share dataLNN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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)1.27
EPS Next 2Y2.43%
EPS Next 3Y2.69%

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5. LNN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LNN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, LNN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • LNN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%

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 Years22
Div Non Decr Years28
LNN Yearly Dividends per shareLNN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

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%
LNN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLNN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
LNN Dividend Payout.LNN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LNN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LNN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LINDSAY CORP

NYSE:LNN (3/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 117.11 -0.61 (-0.52%)

117.72

-2.79 (-2.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-08
Earnings (Next)04-02
Inst Owners102.52%
Inst Owner Change-5.73%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change5.35%
Market Cap1.23B
Revenue(TTM)665.90M
Net Income(TTM)73.41M
Analysts75
Price Target141.78 (20.44%)
Short Float %3.8%
Short Ratio3.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.93%
DP21.46%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date02-13
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.44
Fwd PE 16.55
P/S 1.85
P/FCF 19.56
P/OCF 11.11
P/B 2.37
P/tB 3
EV/EBITDA 10.91
EPS(TTM)6.75
EY5.73%
EPS(NY)7.11
Fwd EY6.04%
FCF(TTM)6.02
FCFY5.11%
OCF(TTM)10.59
OCFY9%
SpS63.72
BVpS49.58
TBVpS39.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.27
Graham Number86.78
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.39
F-Score6
WACC9.85%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LNN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LNN.


What is the valuation status of LINDSAY CORP (LNN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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%.