LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1LINUS - Euronext Milan - IE000S9YS762 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall 1LINUS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1LINUS against 61 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While 1LINUS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1LINUS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1LINUS had positive earnings in the past year.
1LINUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1LINUS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
1LINUS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of 1LINUS (8.19%) is better than 85.25% of its industry peers.
1LINUS has a Return On Equity of 17.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 90.16% of its industry peers.
1LINUS's Return On Invested Capital of 9.68% is amongst the best of the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 86.89% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1LINUS is in line with the industry average of 6.81%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.66%) for 1LINUS is below the current ROIC(9.68%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.19% | ||
| ROE | 17.23% | ||
| ROIC | 9.68% |
ROA(3y)7.02%
ROA(5y)5.72%
ROE(3y)14.4%
ROE(5y)11.44%
ROIC(3y)8.66%
ROIC(5y)7.15%
1.3 Margins
1LINUS's Profit Margin of 19.89% is amongst the best of the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 93.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
1LINUS has a better Operating Margin (26.60%) than 98.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.06%, 1LINUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.89% | ||
| GM | 48.06% |
OM growth 3Y15.55%
OM growth 5Y18.08%
PM growth 3Y16.98%
PM growth 5Y19.7%
GM growth 3Y3.75%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1LINUS is still creating some value.
1LINUS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
1LINUS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
1LINUS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.99 indicates that 1LINUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1LINUS (3.99) is better than 86.89% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1LINUS is 4.39, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1LINUS, 4.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1LINUS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 81.97% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that 1LINUS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, 1LINUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.8%
2.3 Liquidity
1LINUS has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that 1LINUS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.89, 1LINUS is not doing good in the industry: 81.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that 1LINUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.76, 1LINUS is doing worse than 80.33% of the companies in the same industry.
1LINUS does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.15% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.58% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, 1LINUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.46% in the last year.
1LINUS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.15%
EPS 3Y22.99%
EPS 5Y26.58%
EPS Q2Q%10.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%-0.24%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.98% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.39%
EPS Next 2Y8.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
EPS Next 5Y7.98%
Revenue Next Year1.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y4.12%
Revenue Next 5Y5.11%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.89, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1LINUS.
1LINUS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
1LINUS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.79.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.90, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1LINUS.
1LINUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.38, 1LINUS is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1LINUS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1LINUS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1LINUS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of 1LINUS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.91
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y8.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1LINUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
1LINUS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.25.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.51, 1LINUS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1LINUS grows each year by 9.64%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.64%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
1LINUS pays out 40.44% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of 1LINUS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.44%
EPS Next 2Y8.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
BIT:1LINUS (4/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
393.8
-18.4 (-4.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap186.23B
Analysts76.97
Price Target485.58 (23.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
Yearly Dividend5.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.64%
DP40.44%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.17%
Min EPS beat(2)0.12%
Max EPS beat(2)0.22%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)0.52%
Min EPS beat(4)0.12%
Max EPS beat(4)1.02%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)1.8%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)2.88%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.63%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.87%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.06%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.9 | ||
| P/S | 6.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.48 | ||
| P/B | 5.56 | ||
| P/tB | 256.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.87 |
EPS(TTM)13.63
EY3.46%
EPS(NY)14.64
Fwd EY3.72%
FCF(TTM)9.16
FCFY2.33%
OCF(TTM)17.52
OCFY4.45%
SpS61.35
BVpS70.81
TBVpS1.53
PEG (NY)3.91
PEG (5Y)1.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.19% | ||
| ROE | 17.23% | ||
| ROCE | 13.38% | ||
| ROIC | 9.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.39% | ||
| OM | 26.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.89% | ||
| GM | 48.06% | ||
| FCFM | 14.93% |
ROA(3y)7.02%
ROA(5y)5.72%
ROE(3y)14.4%
ROE(5y)11.44%
ROIC(3y)8.66%
ROIC(5y)7.15%
ROICexc(3y)9.32%
ROICexc(5y)7.64%
ROICexgc(3y)23.11%
ROICexgc(5y)19.12%
ROCE(3y)12%
ROCE(5y)9.82%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.97%
ROICexcg growth 5Y24.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.87%
OM growth 3Y15.55%
OM growth 5Y18.08%
PM growth 3Y16.98%
PM growth 5Y19.7%
GM growth 3Y3.75%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
F-Score8
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)97.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.43%
Profit Quality(3y)100.43%
Profit Quality(5y)127.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.15%
EPS 3Y22.99%
EPS 5Y26.58%
EPS Q2Q%10.58%
EPS Next Y7.39%
EPS Next 2Y8.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
EPS Next 5Y7.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%-0.24%
Revenue Next Year1.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y4.12%
Revenue Next 5Y5.11%
EBIT growth 1Y8.88%
EBIT growth 3Y18.26%
EBIT growth 5Y21.83%
EBIT Next Year43.02%
EBIT Next 3Y18.28%
EBIT Next 5Y11.51%
FCF growth 1Y-10.73%
FCF growth 3Y-9.47%
FCF growth 5Y14.47%
OCF growth 1Y1.27%
OCF growth 3Y-1.05%
OCF growth 5Y8.77%