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Taking everything into account, LIN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LIN was compared to 81 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. LIN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, LIN is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LIN was profitable.
In the past year LIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LIN has always 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 (8.25%) than 86.42% of its industry peers.
LIN has a better Return On Equity (18.37%) than 86.42% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LIN (9.49%) is better than 80.25% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LIN is above the industry average of 6.08%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.49%) for LIN is above the 3 year average (8.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.25% | ||
| ROE | 18.37% | ||
| ROIC | 9.49% |
ROA(3y)7.02%
ROA(5y)5.72%
ROE(3y)14.4%
ROE(5y)11.44%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)7.15%
1.3 Margins
LIN's Profit Margin of 21.17% is amongst the best of the industry. LIN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LIN has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.52%, LIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.83% of the companies in the same industry.
LIN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 48.78%, LIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.83% of the companies in the same industry.
LIN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.17% | ||
| GM | 48.78% |
OM growth 3Y15.4%
OM growth 5Y17.98%
PM growth 3Y16.98%
PM growth 5Y19.7%
GM growth 3Y3.75%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
2. Health
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LIN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
LIN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LIN has an Altman-Z score of 3.38. This indicates that LIN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LIN's Altman-Z score of 3.38 is amongst the best of the industry. LIN outperforms 83.95% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LIN is 5.11, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LIN, 5.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LIN (5.11) is better than 81.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that LIN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LIN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LIN outperforms 60.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that LIN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LIN has a worse Current ratio (0.82) than 92.59% of its industry peers.
LIN has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that LIN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LIN has a Quick ratio of 0.69. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LIN underperforms 86.42% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for LIN is rather negative, while it does have 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 | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.20% 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 16.11% yearly.
LIN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.45%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.18% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.2%
EPS 3Y13.21%
EPS 5Y16.11%
EPS Q2Q%6.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%3.1%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LIN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
EPS Next 5Y9.23%
Revenue Next Year2.13%
Revenue Next 2Y3.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y4.98%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
LIN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.14.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LIN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, LIN is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.45, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LIN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LIN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.79, LIN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LIN is valued a bit more expensive than 67.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LIN.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LIN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of LIN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.56
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%.
LIN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.16.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, LIN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LIN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.70%!
LIN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
LIN pays out 39.08% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
LIN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.08%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
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GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.37%
Inst Owner Change0.7%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change-2.87%
Market Cap191.24B
Revenue(TTM)33.50B
Net Income(TTM)7.09B
Analysts79.33
Price Target513.64 (25.94%)
Short Float %1.35%
Short Ratio2.85
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
Yearly Dividend5.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.7%
DP39.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.22%
Max EPS beat(2)0.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.37%
Max EPS beat(4)0.43%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)0.47%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)1.8%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)2.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.24%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.55%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.27%
PT rev (1m)-1.66%
PT rev (3m)-1.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.45 | ||
| P/S | 5.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.88 | ||
| P/B | 4.95 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.04 |
EPS(TTM)16.22
EY3.98%
EPS(NY)18.17
Fwd EY4.46%
FCF(TTM)10.83
FCFY2.65%
OCF(TTM)21.6
OCFY5.3%
SpS71.45
BVpS82.35
TBVpS-2.44
PEG (NY)3.56
PEG (5Y)1.56
Graham Number173.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.25% | ||
| ROE | 18.37% | ||
| ROCE | 13.21% | ||
| ROIC | 9.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.27% | ||
| OM | 27.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.17% | ||
| GM | 48.78% | ||
| FCFM | 15.15% |
ROA(3y)7.02%
ROA(5y)5.72%
ROE(3y)14.4%
ROE(5y)11.44%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)7.15%
ROICexc(3y)9.31%
ROICexc(5y)7.64%
ROICexgc(3y)23.08%
ROICexgc(5y)19.1%
ROCE(3y)11.99%
ROCE(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.77%
OM growth 3Y15.4%
OM growth 5Y17.98%
PM growth 3Y16.98%
PM growth 5Y19.7%
GM growth 3Y3.75%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 135.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.38 |
F-Score6
WACC8.58%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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)7.2%
EPS 3Y13.21%
EPS 5Y16.11%
EPS Q2Q%6.85%
EPS Next Y7.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
EPS Next 5Y9.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%3.1%
Revenue Next Year2.13%
Revenue Next 2Y3.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y4.98%
EBIT growth 1Y8%
EBIT growth 3Y18.1%
EBIT growth 5Y21.73%
EBIT Next Year40.45%
EBIT Next 3Y16.76%
EBIT Next 5Y12.7%
FCF growth 1Y-0.49%
FCF growth 3Y-9.47%
FCF growth 5Y14.47%
OCF growth 1Y16.79%
OCF growth 3Y-1.05%
OCF growth 5Y8.77%
LINDE PLC / LIN FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LIN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LIN.
Can you provide the valuation status for LINDE PLC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to LINDE PLC (LIN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is LINDE PLC (LIN) stock?
LINDE PLC (LIN) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LIN stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LINDE PLC (LIN) is expected to grow by 7.07% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LIN stock?
The dividend rating of LINDE PLC (LIN) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.08%.