Lindsay Corporation (LNN) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Agricultural - Machinery
EV/EBITDA
↓
9.86
↓-38% vs avg
5yr avg: 15.78
30Y Low6.9·High46.8
P/FCF
↓
13.15
↓-66% vs avg
5yr avg: 38.58
30Y Low11.0·High103.7
P/B Ratio
↓
2.33
↓-37% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.70
30Y Low2.0·High5.3
ROE
↑
14.6%
-5% vs avg
5yr avg: 15.4%
30Y Low1%·High26%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.25
↓-10% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.39
30Y Low0.0·High5.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
LNN Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Lindsay Corporation trades at 16.8x earnings, 35% below its 5-year average of 25.9x, sitting at the 7th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.9x, the stock trades at a discount of 35%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 13.2x P/FCF, 66% below the 5-year average of 38.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.2B | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.1B | $954M | $1.0B | $926M | $787M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.1B | $943M | $988M | $921M | $802M |
| P/E Ratio → | 16.78 | 20.24 | 20.64 | 18.98 | 27.00 | 42.46 | 28.07 | 441.30 | 50.94 | 39.89 | 38.90 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.76 | 2.22 | 2.25 | 2.04 | 2.30 | 3.19 | 2.29 | 2.15 | 1.88 | 1.79 | 1.52 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.33 | 2.81 | 2.84 | 3.01 | 4.50 | 5.35 | 3.64 | 3.56 | 3.73 | 3.43 | 3.13 |
| P/FCF | 13.15 | 16.57 | 20.46 | 13.60 | — | 103.67 | 44.14 | — | 45.09 | 30.27 | 36.45 |
| P/OCF | 8.95 | 11.27 | 14.27 | 11.47 | 580.36 | 41.16 | 23.58 | 251.27 | 30.40 | 23.47 | 23.78 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
LNN EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Lindsay Corporation's enterprise value stands at 9.9x EBITDA, 38% below its 5-year average of 15.8x. The Industrials sector median is 13.7x, placing the stock at a 28% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.05 | 2.16 | 2.00 | 2.34 | 3.21 | 2.34 | 2.12 | 1.80 | 1.78 | 1.55 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.86 | 12.70 | 13.89 | 11.10 | 16.36 | 24.84 | 15.09 | 46.84 | 17.93 | 16.19 | 15.66 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.20 | 14.36 | 15.92 | 12.94 | 19.56 | 33.02 | 20.72 | 137.18 | 25.63 | 22.76 | 23.34 |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.31 | 19.62 | 13.36 | — | 104.30 | 45.17 | — | 43.17 | 30.12 | 37.19 |
LNN Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Lindsay Corporation earns an operating margin of 13.0%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.7%. Operating margins have compressed from 15.2% to 13.0% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 14.6% is modest. ROIC of 15.7% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.4%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 31.2% | 31.2% | 31.5% | 31.6% | 25.8% | 26.5% | 32.1% | 25.8% | 27.7% | 28.0% | 28.8% |
| Operating Margin | 13.0% | 13.0% | 12.6% | 15.2% | 12.3% | 9.5% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.9% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 10.7% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 14.6% | 14.6% | 14.1% | 17.1% | 17.9% | 13.4% | 13.6% | 0.8% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 7.5% |
| ROA | 9.3% | 9.3% | 8.8% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 7.0% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 3.9% |
| ROIC | 15.7% | 15.7% | 13.4% | 17.9% | 18.3% | 12.1% | 14.0% | 1.9% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| ROCE | 13.2% | 13.2% | 12.3% | 17.6% | 18.1% | 11.2% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 8.1% |
LNN Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Lindsay Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.3x, which is manageable (60% below the sector average of 3.1x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $251M exceeds total debt of $137M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 48.1x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.47 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.42 | 1.12 | 1.26 | 1.88 | 2.00 | 5.76 | 2.12 | 2.06 | 2.29 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.21 | -0.12 | -0.05 | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.09 | -0.04 | -0.16 | -0.02 | 0.06 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.05 | -1.05 | -0.60 | -0.20 | 0.30 | 0.15 | 0.35 | -0.55 | -0.80 | -0.08 | 0.31 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -1.26 | -0.85 | -0.24 | — | 0.63 | 1.04 | — | -1.92 | -0.15 | 0.74 |
| Interest Coverage | 48.08 | 48.08 | 23.69 | 26.98 | 22.17 | 11.39 | 11.39 | 1.28 | 8.23 | 8.45 | 7.24 |
Net cash position: cash ($251M) exceeds total debt ($137M)
LNN Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Lindsay Corporation's current ratio of 3.71x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.76x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 3.58x to 3.71x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.71 | 3.71 | 3.92 | 3.58 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 3.40 | 3.82 | 4.13 | 3.18 | 3.32 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 | 2.76 | 2.69 | 2.44 | 1.76 | 1.96 | 2.37 | 2.69 | 3.14 | 2.25 | 2.47 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.52 | 1.22 | 0.72 | 1.06 | 1.38 | 1.55 | 2.01 | 1.32 | 1.15 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.90 | 1.08 | 0.89 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 1.09 | 1.02 | 1.03 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.40 | 3.40 | 2.69 | 2.96 | 2.95 | 2.87 | 3.07 | 3.57 | 5.00 | 4.33 | 4.92 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 60.99 | 70.11 | 78.39 | 65.45 | 60.19 | 65.05 | 62.10 | 46.05 | 52.04 | 56.98 |
LNN Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Lindsay Corporation returns 2.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.3% dividend yield and 1.0% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 21.3% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 6.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 21.3% | 21.3% | 23.3% | 20.8% | 22.3% | 33.3% | 35.3% | 615.8% | 64.1% | 53.9% | 60.4% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.0% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| FCF Yield | 7.6% | 6.0% | 4.9% | 7.4% | — | 1.0% | 2.3% | — | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M |
Peer Comparison
Compare LNN with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LNNYou | $1B | 16.8 | 9.9 | 13.2 | 31.2% | 13.0% | 14.6% | 15.7% | 1.3 |
 ITRI | $4B | 12.7 | 10.7 | 9.7 | 37.5% | 13.5% | 19.1% | 13.1% | 3.5 |
 VMI | $10B | 31.1 | 18.2 | 32.8 | 30.2% | 12.7% | 21.6% | 16.3% | 1.7 |
 AAON | $8B | 76.2 | 37.6 | — | 26.7% | 10.1% | 12.5% | 9.4% | 1.9 |
 AGCO | $9B | 12.3 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 24.8% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 8.3% | 2.6 |
 DE | $160B | 32.0 | 20.3 | 49.6 | 36.5% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 7.7% | 6.0 |
 CNH | $13B | 26.4 | 10.9 | 6.7 | 31.4% | 15.4% | 6.5% | 6.6% | 7.9 |
 NTR | $36B | 15.6 | 7.5 | 17.5 | 31.0% | 14.5% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 2.0 |
 MOS | $7B | 6.1 | 3.7 | — | 16.5% | 9.9% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 0.4 |
 CF | $19B | 17.8 | 7.6 | 10.7 | 34.6% | 29.4% | 15.3% | 13.9% | 1.2 |
 CTVA | $55B | 51.1 | 13.9 | 19.5 | 43.6% | 15.1% | 4.5% | 8.5% | 0.7 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.9 | 13.7 | 21.0 | 33.0% | 4.7% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 3.1 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LNN stock.
What is Lindsay Corporation's P/E ratio?
Lindsay Corporation's current P/E ratio is 16.8x. The historical average is 27.9x. This places it at the 7th percentile of its historical range.
What is Lindsay Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Lindsay Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 9.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 15.3x.
What is Lindsay Corporation's ROE?
Lindsay Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 14.6%. The historical average is 13.4%.
Is LNN stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Lindsay Corporation is trading at a P/E of 16.8x. This is at the 7th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Lindsay Corporation's dividend yield?
Lindsay Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.27% with a payout ratio of 21.3%.
What are Lindsay Corporation's profit margins?
Lindsay Corporation has 31.2% gross margin and 13.0% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Lindsay Corporation have?
Lindsay Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.3x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.