LINDE PLC (LIN.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:LIN • IE000S9YS762
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This LIN.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LIN.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LIN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years LIN has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LIN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LIN has a better Return On Assets (7.95%) than 84.06% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.04%, LIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LIN (9.32%) is better than 75.36% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LIN is above the industry average of 7.13%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.32%) for LIN is below the current ROIC(9.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.95% | ||
| ROE | 18.04% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% |
ROA(3y)7.94%
ROA(5y)6.74%
ROE(3y)16.96%
ROE(5y)13.99%
ROIC(3y)9.32%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
1.3 Margins
- LIN's Profit Margin of 20.30% is amongst the best of the industry. LIN outperforms 94.20% of its industry peers.
- LIN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LIN's Operating Margin of 27.06% is amongst the best of the industry. LIN outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LIN has grown nicely.
- LIN has a Gross Margin of 48.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: LIN outperforms 71.01% of its industry peers.
- LIN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.3% | ||
| GM | 48.83% |
OM growth 3Y12.03%
OM growth 5Y13.41%
PM growth 3Y17.76%
PM growth 5Y17.2%
GM growth 3Y5.4%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
2. LIN.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- LIN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- LIN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LIN has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for LIN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LIN has an Altman-Z score of 3.85. This indicates that LIN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LIN has a Altman-Z score of 3.85. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIN outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
- LIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.30. This is a neutral value as LIN would need 5.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.30, LIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating LIN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.66, LIN is not doing good in the industry: 65.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that LIN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LIN's Current ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LIN is outperformed by 89.86% of its industry peers.
- LIN has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that LIN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, LIN is doing worse than 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. LIN.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.06% over the past year.
- LIN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.83% yearly.
- LIN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.97%.
- LIN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.06%
EPS 3Y10.21%
EPS 5Y14.83%
EPS Q2Q%5.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.97%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y4.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.82%
3.2 Future
- LIN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.22% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LIN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.37%
EPS Next 2Y9.3%
EPS Next 3Y9.56%
EPS Next 5Y9.22%
Revenue Next Year4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y4.88%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
Revenue Next 5Y5.78%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. LIN.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.43 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LIN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LIN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.18. LIN is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.83 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LIN.
- 65.22% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LIN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- LIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 37.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LIN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LIN is more expensive than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LIN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- LIN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.25
PEG (5Y)2.05
EPS Next 2Y9.3%
EPS Next 3Y9.56%
5. LIN.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.31, LIN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- LIN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of LIN grows each year by 9.29%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 40.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LIN. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of LIN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.75%
EPS Next 2Y9.3%
EPS Next 3Y9.56%
LIN.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:LIN (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
427.6
-4.4 (-1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-01 2026-05-01/bmo
Inst Owners87.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap198.15B
Revenue(TTM)33.99B
Net Income(TTM)6.90B
Analysts79.35
Price Target446.29 (4.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
Yearly Dividend5.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.29%
DP40.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.43%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.22%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.43%
Max EPS beat(4)0.43%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.19%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.15%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.12%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.42%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.95%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)1.13%
PT rev (3m)2.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.83 | ||
| P/S | 6.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.42 | ||
| P/B | 6.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.25 |
EPS(TTM)14.05
EY3.29%
EPS(NY)15.36
Fwd EY3.59%
FCF(TTM)9.38
FCFY2.19%
OCF(TTM)19.07
OCFY4.46%
SpS62.63
BVpS70.47
TBVpS-2.86
PEG (NY)3.25
PEG (5Y)2.05
Graham Number149.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.95% | ||
| ROE | 18.04% | ||
| ROCE | 12.84% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.68% | ||
| OM | 27.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.3% | ||
| GM | 48.83% | ||
| FCFM | 14.97% |
ROA(3y)7.94%
ROA(5y)6.74%
ROE(3y)16.96%
ROE(5y)13.99%
ROIC(3y)9.32%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)9.99%
ROICexc(5y)8.83%
ROICexgc(3y)23.7%
ROICexgc(5y)21.63%
ROCE(3y)12.88%
ROCE(5y)11.32%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.5%
OM growth 3Y12.03%
OM growth 5Y13.41%
PM growth 3Y17.76%
PM growth 5Y17.2%
GM growth 3Y5.4%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 139.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 73.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
F-Score5
WACC8.73%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)119.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.03%
Profit Quality(3y)79.27%
Profit Quality(5y)109.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.06%
EPS 3Y10.21%
EPS 5Y14.83%
EPS Q2Q%5.79%
EPS Next Y9.37%
EPS Next 2Y9.3%
EPS Next 3Y9.56%
EPS Next 5Y9.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.97%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y4.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.82%
Revenue Next Year4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y4.88%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
Revenue Next 5Y5.78%
EBIT growth 1Y4.74%
EBIT growth 3Y12.73%
EBIT growth 5Y18.54%
EBIT Next Year41.06%
EBIT Next 3Y17.23%
EBIT Next 5Y13.39%
FCF growth 1Y3.31%
FCF growth 3Y-3.66%
FCF growth 5Y4.78%
OCF growth 1Y9.84%
OCF growth 3Y5.3%
OCF growth 5Y6.86%
LINDE PLC / LIN.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LIN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LIN.DE.
What is the valuation status of LINDE PLC (LIN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LINDE PLC (LIN.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LINDE PLC?
LINDE PLC (LIN.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LINDE PLC (LIN.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LINDE PLC (LIN.DE) is 30.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.07.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LIN stock?
The dividend rating of LINDE PLC (LIN.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.75%.