Lindsay (FRA:LMF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.91 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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FRA:LMF Lindsay Corp FRA:LMF
68 GF Score
Price €103.00
GF Value €108.78
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What is Lindsay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lindsay FRA:LMF 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.91 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 3.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:LMF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.78. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Lindsay ranks worse than 74.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Lindsay's current share price is €103.00. Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €35.45. Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LMF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.74   Med: 3.67   Max: 6.08
Current: 2.93

During the past years, Lindsay's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.08. The lowest was 2.74. And the median was 3.67.

FRA:LMF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.05% of 158 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.54 vs FRA:LMF: 2.93

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lindsay's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €42.058. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €35.45 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Lindsay  (FRA:LMF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Lindsay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lindsay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Lindsay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lindsay Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Lindsay Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.73 3.47 2.93 3.30 2.64

FRA:LMF vs ASTE, AEBI, MTW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Lindsay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Lindsay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=103.00/35.453
=2.91

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Lindsay's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=42.058/335.1230*335.1230
=42.058

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Lindsay Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 21.249 240.849 29.566
201611 21.960 241.353 30.492
201702 22.378 243.603 30.785
201705 21.937 244.733 30.039
201708 21.235 245.519 28.985
201711 21.059 246.669 28.611
201802 20.811 248.991 28.010
201805 22.099 251.588 29.437
201808 22.119 252.146 29.398
201811 22.653 252.038 30.121
201902 22.131 252.776 29.341
201905 22.494 256.092 29.436
201908 22.578 256.558 29.492
201911 22.896 257.208 29.832
202002 23.301 258.678 30.187
202005 23.477 256.394 30.686
202008 23.037 259.918 29.703
202011 23.383 260.229 30.113
202102 24.097 263.014 30.704
202105 25.207 269.195 31.380
202108 26.284 273.567 32.198
202111 27.685 277.948 33.380
202202 28.915 283.716 34.154
202205 32.372 292.296 37.115
202208 35.627 296.171 40.313
202211 35.717 297.711 40.205
202302 36.172 300.840 40.294
202305 37.216 304.127 41.009
202308 38.127 307.026 41.616
202311 38.785 307.051 42.331
202402 40.435 310.326 43.666
202405 40.616 314.069 43.339
202408 40.053 314.796 42.639
202411 42.553 315.493 45.201
202502 45.698 319.082 47.995
202505 42.882 321.465 44.704
202508 42.136 323.976 43.586
202511 42.149 324.122 43.580
202602 41.367 326.785 42.422
202605 42.058 335.123 42.058

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.91 mean?
Lindsay (FRA:LMF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.91 as of Sep. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lindsay and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 3.67. Over the past decade, Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.74 to 6.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #117 out of 158 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lindsay's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.91 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.74 to a high of 6.08. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Lindsay's value of 2.91 is 89% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #117 out of 158 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lindsay has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindsay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ASTE and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #117 out of 158 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lindsay in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Lindsay's value of 2.91 is 89% above this benchmark. Historically, Lindsay's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.74 to 6.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.67 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Lindsay has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.54, based on 158 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lindsay's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.91 is 89% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lindsay and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lindsay's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.91, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 3.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lindsay stock overvalued right now?
Lindsay (FRA:LMF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.91. The stock's GF Value™ is €108.78, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.91, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.67 and 89% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.54. Lindsay's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lindsay (FRA:LMF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.91 as of Sep. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Lindsay (FRA:LMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindsay stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €108.78.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LMF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.91 (21% below median its 10-year median of 3.67)
  • GF Value™: €108.78 vs. price of €103.00 (5.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#117 of 158)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lindsay Business Description

Other Exchanges LNN:USA
Address 18135 Burke Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE, USA, 68022
Lindsay Corp provides proprietary water management and road infrastructure products and services. It manufactures and distributes agricultural irrigation equipment through two segments: Irrigation and Infrastructure. The Irrigation segment makes center pivot, lateral move, and hose reel irrigation systems and parts. The Infrastructure segment produces barriers, crash cushions, road marking and safety equipment, and railroad signals. The majority of revenue is from the Irrigation segment. The company operates in the United States and international markets, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.
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