LIND (Lindblad Expeditions Holdings) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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LIND Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc LIND
67 GF Score
Price $29.73
GF Value $13.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Profitability Rank?

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings LIND -0.17% 67 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates LIND with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.51%. As of today, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


LIND vs TRIP, PRSU, TOUR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Profitability Rank vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lindblad Expeditions Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=15.615 / 208.013
=7.51 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (LIND) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lindblad Expeditions Holdings and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 6 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to TRIP and PRSU?
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. Historically, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lindblad Expeditions Holdings and its competitors. Lindblad Expeditions Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lindblad Expeditions Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (LIND) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.23, compared to a current price of $29.73 — trading 124.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (LIND), the current Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 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 Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (LIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $29.73 is trading 124.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.23. GuruFocus considers Lindblad Expeditions Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIND:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $13.23 vs. price of $29.73 (124.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges LI4:Germany
Address 11 West 42nd Street, Suite 22 B3, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc provides expedition cruising and adventure travel services. The company operates in two segments: Lindblad and Land Experiences, of which Lindblad generates the vast majority of its revenue. It offers itineraries that feature up-close encounters with wildlife, nature, history, and culture, as well as promote guest empowerment and interactivity. It operates expeditions on intimately-scaled ships and interaction between guests, crew, and the teams of scientists, naturalists, researchers, and photographers that participate in the expeditions. Lindblad operates a fleet of twelve owned expedition ships and five seasonal charter vessels under the Lindblad brand.
67GF Score

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