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LNN · NYSE · United States · Farm Machinery & Equipment
In shortLINDSAY CORP is profitable, generates cash and holds more cash than debt, with revenue shrinking (−6.0% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 10.5% | 52/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 8.8% | 55/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 10.7% | 54/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 8.0% | 53/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 3.15× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.23× | 98/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | Net cash | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 8.00 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 5.5% | 42/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.62× | 41/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 20.2% | 36/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.7% | 94/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -1.9% | 6/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -6.6% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 771 | 674 | 607 | 676 | 636 |
| Cost of revenue | 572 | 461 | 416 | 466 | 452 |
| Gross profit | 199 | 213 | 191 | 211 | 184 |
| Research & development | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
| Operating income | 95 | 102 | 77 | 88 | 67 |
| Interest expense | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 1.8 | – |
| Pre-tax income | 88 | 100 | 79 | 95 | 75 |
| Income tax | 22 | 28 | 13 | 21 | 20 |
| Net income | 65 | 72 | 66 | 74 | 56 |
| Diluted EPS | $5.94 | $6.54 | $6.01 | $6.78 | $5.33 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
8.00 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
4/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 31, 2026 · Data updated Oct 22, 2026