Lindsay Corporation (LNN)

Operating profit margin

Aug 31, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Aug 31, 2022 Aug 31, 2021 Aug 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 76,608 102,184 94,643 54,107 54,202
Revenue US$ in thousands 607,074 674,084 770,743 567,646 474,692
Operating profit margin 12.62% 15.16% 12.28% 9.53% 11.42%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $76,608K ÷ $607,074K
= 12.62%

The operating profit margin of Lindsay Corporation has shown fluctuation over the past five years. The margin was highest in 2023 at 15.16% and lowest in 2021 at 9.53%. In 2024, the operating profit margin stands at 12.62%, indicating that the company generated 12.62 cents of operating profit for every dollar of sales. This suggests that the company effectively managed its operational expenses to generate profit, although it decreased compared to the previous year. Overall, while there have been fluctuations, Lindsay Corporation has demonstrated a relatively healthy operating profit margin over the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Lindsay Corporation
LNN
12.62%
AGCO Corporation
AGCO
11.80%
Alamo Group Inc
ALG
11.72%
Deere & Company
DE
21.16%