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Limoneira Co(LMNR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$11.94
10/16/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LMNR

10/16/2026: LMNR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Limoneira Co is a California-based agribusiness focused on citrus production and real estate development. Its core strengths include owning significant, long-held land assets and vertical integration, which helps manage supply and quality. The company’s primary investment story centers on its ability to unlock value from these land assets through master-planned real estate projects alongside its agricultural operations. However, investors face risks from weather-related yield volatility, commodity price fluctuations, and the execution complexities of large-scale property development. It may best suit value-oriented investors who recognize the intrinsic value of its land holdings and are comfortable with the cyclical nature of agricultural and property markets.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe growth profile is tied to development cycles and agricultural yields rather than rapid, scalable expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock is generally driven by long-term asset value and seasonal earnings rather than short-term price momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe company's significant land and water assets provide a potential margin of safety relative to market capitalization.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividends are sensitive to the volatility of agricultural cash flows, making income less predictable.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh exposure to weather, commodity pricing, and development risk creates significant volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highAgricultural commodity prices and property market demand are inherently cyclical and prone to shifts.
Valuation riskMediumValuation is complex due to the mix of operational cash flows and the intrinsic value of real estate holdings.
Competition risk (Agricultural and produce market)HighLimoneira faces stiff competition from large global produce suppliers and low-cost international importers.
Business qualityMediumThe business model relies on a mix of reliable but cyclical agriculture and lumpy real estate development gains.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are subject to the company's operational performance and capital expenditure requirements.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully balancing large-scale real estate development with agricultural production requires significant management focus.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -15.57%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LMNR receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LMNR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-307.1%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -12.2%), negative revenue growth (-16.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LMNR's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 3.3%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
LMNR's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -16.6% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-307.1%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-331.6%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 62.5% and approximately 90.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 9.69% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Global Alpha Capital Management Ltd. 15.99%
BlackRock Inc 6.33%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.94%
First Wilshire Securities Mgmt Inc (CA) 3.23%
Ameriprise Financial Inc 2.85%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LMNR generates approximately $-3 of gross profit, $-151 of operating income, and $-122 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 22.13%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LMNR has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 216.50M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 20.83
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 20.83
Volume (30-day avg) 155.6K shares
Beta 0.33
52 Weeks Range 11.55 - 15.34
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 11.55 - 15.34
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.27%
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.41

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
AgribusinessSale of lemons, oranges, and avocados.The core revenue generator, prone to seasonal and weather risks.
Real EstateDevelopment and sale of residential and commercial property.A potential source of large, lumpy gains that can significantly impact net income.
Geography (California/International)Operations centered in California with distribution worldwide.Regional exposure to California's climate and regulatory environment is key.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 13.55
Enterprise Value 332.25M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.68
Enterprise Value 332.25M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.68
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.58
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 41.9
Shares Outstanding 18.13M
Shares Floating 16.38M
Shares Outstanding 18.13M
Shares Floating 16.38M
Percent Insiders 9.69
Percent Institutions 62.5

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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