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Lindsay (NYSE:LNN)

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Lindsay stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 44 (worse than 56% compared with investment alternatives), Lindsay (Agricultural Machinery, USA) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Lindsay are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 18 (worse than 82% of alternatives) and show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 41) but are safely financed (Safety Rank of 94), which means low debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 44, is a hold recommendation based on Lindsay's financial characteristics. As the company Lindsay's critical financial metrics exhibit below-average performance, such as low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 18) and low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 41), it is a somewhat questionable stock investment, where the risk of paying too much for the shares is significant, unless the company has an exceptionally bright future. In this case, good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 94) are a positive sign, because it may allow the company to weather challenging times until the hoped-for cash flows materialize. This may be true for high-tech or biotechnology companies with enough cash to sustain prolonged business development. If they own properties that only provide cash flows in the future, the stock may look excessively expensive and unattractive today. In such cases, the Obermatt Method has limited value, as it is based on facts we can observe today. If the facts lie all in the future, stock investing becomes guesswork, and this should only be a driver in a limited number of investments that account for a small fraction of a safe portfolio. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	18
Growth Rank	41
Safety Rank	94
Combined Rank	44

Country	USA
Industry	Agricultural Machinery
Index
Size class	Small

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Lindsay

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	29	24	29	18
GROWTH
GROWTH	9	35	7	41
SAFETY
SAFETY	82	96	91	94
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	92	30	86	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	61	42	56	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-May-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Lindsay is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	29	24	29	18
GROWTH
GROWTH	9	35	7	41
SAFETY
SAFETY	82	96	91	94
COMBINED
COMBINED	29	54	29	44

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Lindsay the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 18 (worse than 82% compared with alternatives), Lindsay shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Lindsay. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 51% of comparable companies, making the stock an attractive buy for dividend investors. However, dividend investors may get disappointed because all other critical financial indicators are below the market median: Price-to-Sales is 31 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 69% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Lindsay's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 30 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 70% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 37 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 63% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 18, is a sell recommendation based on Lindsay's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Lindsay? The company-reported financials speak against it. The company is expensive compared with revenue and invested capital levels, two reliable company size indicators. In addition, it currently has a low level of profits. How can future dividends be paid in the case that profits remain low? Dividend investors should choose Lindsay only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	47	34	32	31
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	15	39	31	30
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	28	27	40	37
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	51	54	56	51
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	29	24	29	18

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Lindsay; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 41 (better than 41% compared with alternatives), Lindsay shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Lindsay. Profit Growth has a rank of 73, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 73% of its competitors. This is a good sign for shareholders, which is confirmed by an above-average Stock Returns rank of 71 (above 71% of alternative investments). But Sales Growth has a below the median rank of 8, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 92% of its competitors, and Capital Growth also has a lower rank of 5. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 41, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Because revenues and invested capital are the more solid growth indicators, the positive development on the profit side is less relevant. It may have been caused by cost-cutting, which may be a negative growth indicator. Finally, the above-average stock returns recently are a thing of the past and not a good indicator of future returns. Investors should be confident that the cost-cutting initiative leading to higher profits is to benefit the company's future. If not, there is little growth momentum, and investment is only advisable if the Value Ranks suggest a good investment timing for Lindsay. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	1	61	23	8
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	58	22	36	73
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	25	63	4	5
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	41	15	57	71
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	9	35	7	41

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Lindsay.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 94 (better than 94% compared with alternatives) for 2025, the company Lindsay has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Lindsay is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, where all three are above average for Lindsay. Leverage is at 78, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 78% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 64, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 64% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 89, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 89% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 94 (better than 94% compared with alternatives), Lindsay has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. These three positive financing indicators signal that the company is less likely to default on its debt obligations. However, it also means that its shareholder returns will be more modest if things go well. A low safety means fewer troubles in downtimes and less upside in good times. Investors may not have a debt issue with Lindsay but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	68	80	79	78
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	48	65	70	64
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	73	91	86	89
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	82	96	91	94

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Lindsay and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	7	33	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	96	21	72	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	88	72	100	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	54	63	50	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	92	30	86	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Lindsay.
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