LindsaySTU:LMF -3.47%66 3-Year RORE % is -12.34 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LMF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €107.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 195 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Lindsay ranks worse than 57.44% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Lindsay's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -12.34%.
The industry rank for Lindsay's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LMF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 57.44% of 195
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: -0.47
vs STU:LMF: -12.34
Lindsay (STU:LMF) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Lindsay 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Lindsay 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lindsay's 3-Year RORE % 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: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Lindsay's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Lindsay's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lindsay's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in May. 2026 and 3-year before.
Lindsay (STU:LMF) has a 3-Year RORE % of -12.34 as of May. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Lindsay and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #112 out of 195 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Lindsay's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Lindsay's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.34. Based on the distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #112 out of 195 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lindsay has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindsay's 3-Year RORE % compare to ASTE and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Lindsay ranks #112 out of 195 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Lindsay in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Lindsay and its competitors. Lindsay's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.34. 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 €107.68, compared to a current price of €97.50 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -12.34. Lindsay's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lindsay (STU:LMF), the current 3-Year RORE % is -12.34 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 €97.50 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €107.68.
GuruFocus considers Lindsay to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LMF:
3-Year RORE %: -12.34
GF Value™: €107.68 vs. price of €97.50 (9.5% below fair value)
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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