LindsaySTU:LMF 69 Pretax Margin % is 9.87% as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 9.59. GuruFocus rates STU:LMF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €109.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Lindsay ranks better than 76.3% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Lindsay's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €13.2 Mil. Lindsay's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €133.4 Mil. Therefore, Lindsay's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 9.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lindsay's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LMF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 9.59 Max: 14.89
Current: 12.06
STU:LMF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.3% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.54
vs STU:LMF: 12.06
Lindsay (STU:LMF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Lindsay Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lindsay Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lindsay's Pretax Margin % 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Lindsay's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Lindsay's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lindsay's Pretax Margin % 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.
Lindsay (STU:LMF) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.87% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lindsay and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.59. Over the past decade, Lindsay's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.47 to 14.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #50 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Lindsay's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lindsay's current Pretax Margin % of 9.87% is near median its 10-year median of 9.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 14.89. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.54. Lindsay's value of 9.87% is 50.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #50 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lindsay has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindsay's Pretax Margin % compare to ASTE and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #50 out of 211 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lindsay in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.54. Lindsay's value of 9.87% is 50.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lindsay's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.47 to 14.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.59 vs. the industry median of 6.54, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.54, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lindsay's current Pretax Margin % of 9.87% is 50.9% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lindsay and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lindsay's current Pretax Margin % is 9.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.59. 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 €109.15, compared to a current price of €109.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.59 and 50.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.54. Lindsay's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lindsay (STU:LMF), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.87% as of Feb. 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 €109.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €109.15.
GuruFocus considers Lindsay to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LMF:
Pretax Margin %: 9.87% (near median its 10-year median of 9.59)
GF Value™: €109.15 vs. price of €109.00 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#50 of 211)
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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