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LindsaySTU:LMF 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.41 as of May. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates STU:LMF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 174 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Lindsay ranks better than 55.75% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lindsay's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LMF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 1.93 Max: 5.56
Current: 1.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lindsay was 5.56. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.93.
STU:LMF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.75% of 174
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.695
vs STU:LMF: 1.48
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Lindsay Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Lindsay Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lindsay's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
STU:LMF vs ASTE, AEBI, HY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Lindsay's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Lindsay's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lindsay's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Lindsay (STU:LMF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.41 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lindsay. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Lindsay's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.10 to 5.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #77 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Lindsay's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lindsay's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.41 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 5.56. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Lindsay's value of 1.41 is 16.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #77 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lindsay has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindsay's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ASTE and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #77 out of 174 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Lindsay in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Lindsay's value of 1.41 is 16.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Lindsay's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.10 to 5.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Lindsay has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.70, based on 174 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lindsay's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.41 is 16.8% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lindsay. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lindsay's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.41, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.93. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindsay (STU:LMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €108.63, compared to a current price of €100.00 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.41, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 16.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.70. Lindsay's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lindsay (STU:LMF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.41 as of May. 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 (STU:LMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindsay stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €100.00 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €108.63.
GuruFocus considers Lindsay to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LMF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.41 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.93)
GF Value™: €108.63 vs. price of €100.00 (7.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#77 of 174)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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