A headline published on October 21 said Linamar stock may be trading at a discount based on earnings. But the supplied facts don’t show how that discount was calculated.
The information here doesn’t include the article’s valuation comparison, earnings details, or a company announcement that explains the claim. Linamar’s latest supplied closing price was C$87.48.
Investor takeaway: The headline raises a question about Linamar’s valuation, but the available facts don’t confirm that its shares are discounted.
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Linamar Corporation
LNR.TO
LNR.TO
Linamar Corporation
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$5.22B
P/E
7.7x
Div. yield
1.99%
Div. / share
$1.77
52W high
$110.26
52W low
$72.31
1W change
-3.55%
Beta
1.28
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering LNR · as of Oct 22, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast LNR stock price to rise 25.5% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$111.00
+25.5% Upside
Previously C$112.67 on Oct 20, 2026
Current Price
C$88.48
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on LNR's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
22.8%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
31.4%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$74.01
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$83.37 | C$77.07 – C$90.18 |
| 60 trading days | C$78.55 | C$70.29 – C$87.78 |
| 90 trading days | C$74.01 | C$64.59 – C$84.80 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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C$87.48 latest close; 7.6739 trailing P/E
Linamar’s latest supplied close was C$87.48, and its trailing P/E was 7.6739. Without the earnings comparison behind the headline, those figures alone don’t confirm a discount.
Bull case
Linamar’s supplied figures include a trailing P/E of 7.6739, EPS (TTM) of C$11.53, a 6.2% profit margin, and 11.1% ROE. They add context, but don’t prove the shares are undervalued.
Bear case
The headline doesn’t explain its valuation method or earnings assumptions. Linamar’s latest supplied close was also below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
What happened: an earnings-discount headline
An October 21 EOD headline said Linamar “May Trade At A Discount On Earnings.” The supplied information doesn’t include the article’s calculations, a specific earnings estimate, or a new company filing. So the headline makes a valuation claim without showing how it was reached. See the LNR.TO stock page for company and stock details.
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What the numbers show
Linamar’s latest supplied close was C$87.48. Its trailing P/E was 7.6739, and EPS (TTM) was C$11.53. The company reported a 6.2% profit margin and 11.1% ROE.
The closing price was 10.7% below the 50-day moving average of C$97.94 and 7.8% below the 200-day average of C$94.88. Latest volume was 29,782 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 179,245. The supplied volume comparison was 0.89x.
These figures describe the share price and reported metrics. They don’t independently verify the headline’s discount claim. More company information is available on the Linamar stock page.
What to watch next
The key question is which earnings measure and peer or historical comparison the headline used to call the shares discounted. The supplied facts don’t identify an upcoming earnings release, guidance update, or other company event, so none can be named as the next catalyst. Assessing the claim requires the valuation assumptions and earnings figures behind it.
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