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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1047
Positioning
Market Dominance
Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services
Transportation
$701M
Dolf A. Berle
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. provides expedition cruising and land-based adventure travel experiences. The company delivers voyages through a fleet of ten owned expedition ships and five seasonal charter vessels.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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$TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD. | 78 | 94 | 97 | 82 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DHT DHT Holdings, Inc. | 75 | 84 | 88 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc. | 75 | 86 | 95 | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NAT NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS Ltd | 75 | 82 | 88 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMX AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV/ | 74 | 86 | 81 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PAC Pacific Airport Group | 73 | 94 | 80 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GSL Global Ship Lease, Inc. | 73 | 82 | 94 | 81 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRMD TORM plc | 73 | 86 | 94 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$VIV TELEFONICA BRASIL S.A. | 73 | 82 | 90 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$LIND LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. | 57 | 58 | 68 | 81 | 48.5x | 13.2x | -138.4% | 2.4% | 47.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 75.9% | 0.0% | - | $701M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 16.9x | 6.1x | 11.9% | 3.2% | 52.6% | 14.8% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.3x | - | REF |
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. (LIND) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 56.9/100. It ranks #1047 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 58 | 67 | -9DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 81 | 90 | -9DRAG |
| VALUATION | 68 | 75 | -7DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 24 | 10 | +14ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 30 | 28 | +2NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 16 | 4 | +12ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 9.0% vs WACC 8.1% (spread +0.9%)
GM 48% vs sector 53%, OM 9% vs sector 15%
Capital turnover 0.60x
Rev growth 76%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 1.0x, Net debt/EBITDA 7.9x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. (LIND) as a Hold with a composite score of 56.9/100 at a current price of $20.53. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 56.9/100 places it at rank #1047 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 76% and momentum in the 81th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Gross margins of 48% signal strong pricing power.
Value factor score of 68 suggests attractive pricing.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Elevated P/E ratio of 48.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 56.9/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1047 of 7,333 stocks, LIND presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 58/100, LIND shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of -138.4% (sector avg: 11.9%), gross margins of 47.9% (sector avg: 52.6%), net margins of 2.6% (sector avg: 7.7%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
LIND's value score of 68/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 48.51x, an EV/EBITDA of 13.17x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC.'s investment score of 24/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 75.9% vs. a sector average of 4.2% and a return on assets of 2.4% (sector: 3.2%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
LIND shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 81/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at 75.9% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.36 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
LIND's stability score of 30/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.36. Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC.'s short interest score of 16/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include above-average market sensitivity (beta: 1.36), small-cap liquidity risk. At $701M (small-cap), LIND carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. is a small-cap company in the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1047 of 7,333 overall (86th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -138.4% trailing the 11.9% sector median and operating margins of 9.5% below the 14.8% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services peers.
While LIND currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Momentum (81) vs Short Int. (16) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 116% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 1260% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 9% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
We recently published an article titled 10 Best Cruise Stocks to Buy Right Now. On January 12, Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski increased the firm’s price target on Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIND) to $23 from $20 and maintained a Buy rating following a series of investor meetings with CEO Natalya Leahy and CFO Rick Goldberg. […]
What a fantastic six months it’s been for Lindblad Expeditions. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 47.9%, setting a new 52-week high of $20.70. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; "Lindblad"; the "Company"), a global provider of expedition cruises and adventure travel experiences, will report 2025 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Thursday February 26, 2026, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 9:00 am Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (United States), 1-646-307-1963 (International).
Lindblad Expeditions reported strong Q2 2025 results with 23% revenue growth, narrowing net losses and improved occupancy rates across expedition cruises and land experiences segments.
Cruise and exploration company Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ:LIND) will be reporting results this Thursday before the bell. Here’s what to look for.