Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc.

33.98
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+2.41
(+7.63%)
0.16EPS
481.74P/E
2.06BMarket Cap
Mar 04Next Earn

Total Valuation

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As of September 30, 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. carries a market capitalization of 2.06B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.53B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap2.06B
Enterprise Value2.53B

Important Dates

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for March 4, 2027.

Earnings Date3/4/2027

Share Statistics

As of September 30, 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. has 65.62M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding65.62M

Valuation Ratios

As of September 30, 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 481.74. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.25, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -12.01.

PE Ratio481.74
PS Ratio2.25
PB Ratio-12.01
P/TBV Ratio-5.52
P/FCF Ratio20.35
P/OCF Ratio15.40

Enterprise Valuation

As of September 30, 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 18.30 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.94 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 39.03 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 21.76, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 2.53B versus a market cap of 2.06B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales2.94
EV / EBITDA18.30
EV / EBIT39.03
EV / FCF21.76

Financial Position

As of September 30, 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.76, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is -706.12, indicating conservative leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 3.29 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.76
Quick Ratio0.53
Debt / Equity-706.12
Debt / EBITDA4.81
Interest Coverage3.29

Financial Efficiency

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These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 6.11 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 0.55, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 4.27, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 554,575.48 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,550.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Assets (ROA)0.55
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)6.11
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)4.27
Revenue Per Employee554,575.48
Employee Count1,550.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. recorded 10.66M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 51.72, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 20.62M, leaving 5.78M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax10.66M
Effective Tax Rate51.72

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on November 6, 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 182.93% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 31.53, while the 200-day moving average is 24.86.

52-Week Price Change182.93%
50-Day Moving Average31.53
200-Day Moving Average24.86

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. generated 859.59M in revenue and converted that into 5.78M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.16. EBITDA reached 138.23M, while operating income came in at 64.81M.

Revenue859.59M
Gross Profit404.90M
Operating Income64.81M
Pretax Income20.62M
Net Income5.78M
EBITDA138.23M
EBIT64.81M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.16

Balance Sheet

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As of September 30, 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. holds 274.95M in cash and equivalents against 664.52M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 389.57M. Total book value stands at -171.72M, with working capital of -124.90M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents274.95M
Total Debt664.52M
Net Debt389.57M
Equity (Book Value)-171.72M
Book Value Per Share-2.62
Working Capital-124.90M

Cash Flow

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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. produced 125.78M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. After subtracting -29.80M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 95.99M - equivalent to 1.56 per share.

Operating Cash Flow125.78M
Capital Expenditures-29.80M
Free Cash Flow95.99M
FCF Per Share1.56

Margins

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. posted a gross margin of 47.10, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 7.54 and net profit margin of 0.67 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin47.10
Operating Margin7.54
Pretax Margin2.40
Profit Margin0.67
EBITDA Margin16.08

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. The dividend payout ratio of -14.19 is negative because earnings are negative, so the dividend is being paid out of something other than profits, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 4.91, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 1.03, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. shareholders.

Payout Ratio-14.19
Shareholder Yield1.03
FCF Yield4.91

Scores

As of September 30, 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 1.43, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score1.43