LNN
BEARISH
$109.76
Live
Lindsay Corporation · NYSE
Target $124.0
(+13.0%)
$97.27
52W Range
$150.96
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 30, 2026
Market cap
$1.15B
P/E
20.07
ROE
11.5%
Profit margin
9.2%
Debt/Equity
0.27
Dividend yield
1.35%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
LNN exhibits significant fundamental deterioration, characterized by a stable but mediocre Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a current price ($109.76) that trades at a massive premium to both its Graham Number ($77.53) and Intrinsic Value ($38.29). The company is facing a severe growth crisis with YoY revenue down 15.7% and earnings plummeting 52.9%. While the balance sheet remains exceptionally clean with low debt and high liquidity, the combination of negative growth, bearish technicals (0/100), and consistent earnings misses makes the current valuation unsustainable.
Key Strengths
Very low Debt/Equity ratio (0.27)
Strong liquidity with a Current Ratio of 3.02
Sustainable dividend payout ratio (26.87%)
Positive profit margins (9.25%)
Strong Quick Ratio (1.95) indicating immediate solvency
Key Risks
Severe earnings contraction (-52.9% YoY)
Negative revenue growth (-15.7% YoY)
Significant overvaluation relative to intrinsic and defensive fair value
Bearish technical trend (0/100 score)
Poor recent earnings track record (only 1 beat in last 4 quarters)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$62.5
-43.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
36
Weak
30
15
20
70
45
AI Verdict
Underperforming
Key drivers: Negative growth trajectory, Valuation gap, Technical breakdown
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E is moderate at 20.07
Watchpoints
- Price is 42% above Graham Number
- Price is 186% above Intrinsic Value
- PEG ratio of 1.72 indicates overvaluation relative to growth
Future
15/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth -15.70%
- Earnings growth -52.90%
- Negative Q/Q earnings growth -54.70%
Past
20/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Historical ability to beat estimates in 2022-2024
Watchpoints
- 5-Year price change of -30.3%
- 1-Year price change of -14.0%
Health
70/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Low Debt/Equity
- High Current Ratio
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 (Stable)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski score is not in the 'Strong' range
Dividend
45/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Low payout ratio ensures safety
Watchpoints
- Low yield (1.35%)
- Low overall dividend strength score (25/100)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$109.76
Analyst Target
$124.0
Upside/Downside
+13.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LNN and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-29
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LNN
Lindsay Corporation
Primary
|
-30.3% | -6.6% | -14.0% | -1.0% | -6.7% | +1.5% |
|
MRTN
Marten Transport, Ltd.
Peer
|
-12.0% | -27.7% | +7.5% | +35.0% | +20.6% | +3.5% |
|
WLDN
Willdan Group, Inc.
Peer
|
+99.3% | +402.8% | +103.5% | -22.2% | -6.2% | -1.3% |
|
GLDD
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation
Peer
|
+12.5% | +212.5% | +90.8% | +42.7% | +0.5% | +0.1% |
|
ROCK
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.
Peer
|
-56.4% | -18.6% | -23.9% | -41.3% | -1.1% | -1.9% |
LNN
Lindsay Corporation
Primary
5Y
-30.3%
3Y
-6.6%
1Y
-14.0%
6M
-1.0%
1M
-6.7%
1W
+1.5%
MRT
Marten Transport, Ltd.
Peer
5Y
-12.0%
3Y
-27.7%
1Y
+7.5%
6M
+35.0%
1M
+20.6%
1W
+3.5%
WLD
Willdan Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+99.3%
3Y
+402.8%
1Y
+103.5%
6M
-22.2%
1M
-6.2%
1W
-1.3%
GLD
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation
Peer
5Y
+12.5%
3Y
+212.5%
1Y
+90.8%
6M
+42.7%
1M
+0.5%
1W
+0.1%
ROC
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-56.4%
3Y
-18.6%
1Y
-23.9%
6M
-41.3%
1M
-1.1%
1W
-1.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
20.07
Forward P/E
17.32
PEG Ratio
1.72
P/B Ratio
2.25
P/S Ratio
1.8
EV/Revenue
1.72
EV/EBITDA
12.32
Market Cap
$1.15B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
9.25%
Operating Margin
8.25%
Gross Margin
29.97%
ROE
11.5%
ROA
5.09%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-15.7%
Earnings Growth
-52.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-15.69%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-54.7%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.27
Low debt
Current Ratio
3.02
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.95
Excellent
Cash/Share
$17.9
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
26.9%
Op. Margin
8.3%
Net Margin
7.6%
Total Assets
$0.8B
Liabilities
$0.3B
Equity
$0.5B
Debt/Equity
0.65x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
47%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-06-25
$N/A
2026-04-02
$1.15
-31.8% surprise
2026-01-08
$1.54
+4.4% surprise
2025-10-23
$0.99
-10.0% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing LNN against 503 companies in the Industrials sector
(42 bullish, 186 neutral, 275 bearish)
P/E Ratio
20.07
This Stock
vs
94.57
Sector Avg
-78.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
11.5%
This Stock
vs
0.63%
Sector Avg
+1733.3%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
9.25%
This Stock
vs
6.41%
Sector Avg
+44.4%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.27
This Stock
vs
2.8
Sector Avg
-90.3%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-15.7%
This Stock
vs
67.36%
Sector Avg
-123.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
3.02
This Stock
vs
3.03
Sector Avg
-0.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LNN
Lindsay Corporation
|
BEARISH | $1.15B | 20.07 | 11.5% | 9.2% | $109.76 | |
|
MRTN
Marten Transport, Ltd.
|
BEARISH | $1.15B | 67.19 | 2.3% | 2.0% | $14.11 | Compare |
|
WLDN
Willdan Group, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $1.14B | 21.99 | 19.5% | 7.7% | $76.73 | Compare |
|
GLDD
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock...
|
NEUTRAL | $1.14B | 15.74 | 15.2% | 8.3% | $17.0 | Compare |
|
ROCK
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.17B | 12.12 | 9.8% | -3.9% | $39.4 | Compare |
LNN
Lindsay Corporation
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.1B
P/E
20.1
ROE
11.5%
Price
$109.76
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | COBURN BRETT RICHARD | Officer | Stock Award | 162 | - |
| 2026-01-06 | RAYBURN DAVID B | Director | Stock Award | 1,046 | - |
| 2026-01-06 | CHRISTODOLOU MICHAEL N | Director | Stock Award | 1,046 | - |
| 2026-01-06 | DI SI PABLO | Director | Stock Award | 1,730 | - |
| 2026-01-06 | KHANDAKER JAHIDUL HUQ | Director | Stock Award | 1,046 | - |
| 2026-01-06 | BRUNNER ROBERT E | Director | Stock Award | 1,046 | - |
| 2026-01-06 | MADERE CONSUELO E | Director | Stock Award | 1,046 | - |
| 2026-01-06 | LINDSEY MARY ANTOINETTE | Director | Stock Award | 1,046 | - |
| 2025-12-01 | MAGNUSSON BRIAN JAMES | Officer | Stock Award | 427 | - |
| 2025-11-03 | HINRICHSEN SAMUEL S. | Officer | Stock Award | 2,674 | - |
COBURN BRETT RICHARD
Officer
2026-01-12
162 shares
RAYBURN DAVID B
Director
2026-01-06
1,046 shares
CHRISTODOLOU MICHAEL N
Director
2026-01-06
1,046 shares
DI SI PABLO
Director
2026-01-06
1,730 shares
KHANDAKER JAHIDUL HUQ
Director
2026-01-06
1,046 shares
BRUNNER ROBERT E
Director
2026-01-06
1,046 shares
MADERE CONSUELO E
Director
2026-01-06
1,046 shares
LINDSEY MARY ANTOINETTE
Director
2026-01-06
1,046 shares
MAGNUSSON BRIAN JAMES
Officer
2025-12-01
427 shares
HINRICHSEN SAMUEL S.
Officer
2025-11-03
2,674 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
2 analysts
Stifel
2026-04-06
Hold
Hold
Stifel
2026-01-09
Hold
Hold
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