Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Linde plc Ordinary Shares stock (LIN) is currently trading at $492.34. Linde plc Ordinary Shares PE ratio is 32.89. Linde plc Ordinary Shares PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.54. Analyst consensus price target for LIN is $515.82. WallStSmart rates LIN as Hold.
- LIN PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LIN PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LIN intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- LIN stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- LIN fair value vs current price
- LIN insider transactions and insider buying
- Is LIN undervalued or overvalued?
- Linde plc Ordinary Shares financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LIN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LIN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LIN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN)
LIN trades 396% above its Graham fair value of $99.21, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around price/book and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) Key Strengths (5)
Mega-cap company, among the largest in the world
Keeps $20 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
87.21% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong operational efficiency: $28 kept per $100 revenue
Solid profitability: $18 profit per $100 equity
Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -9.40%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 5.9x book value
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Premium valuation at 6.5x annual revenue
Modest revenue growth at 5.80%
Supporting Valuation Data
Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 17.80%, Operating Margin at 28.20%, Profit Margin at 20.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.29), Price/Sales (6.54), Price/Book (5.91) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 5.80%, EPS Growth at -9.40%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 17.80% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 5.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Market Cap, Profit Margin) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LIN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LIN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.54x trades at a 19% premium to its historical average of 5.49x (77th percentile). The current valuation is 7% below its historical high of 7.06x set in Sep 2024, and 104% above its historical low of 3.21x in Mar 2020.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) · BASIC MATERIALS › SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Linde plc Ordinary Shares is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 34.0B with 6% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 20.3%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Profit margin of 20.3% and operating margin of 28.2% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow and 3.0B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Debt management: total debt of 27.0B is significantly higher than cash (5.1B). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Linde plc Ordinary Shares.
Bottom Line
Linde plc Ordinary Shares is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 20.3% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Linde plc Ordinary Shares(LIN)
NASDAQ
BASIC MATERIALS
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
USA
Linde plc is a multinational chemical company. It is the largest industrial gas company by market share and revenue. It serves customers in the healthcare, petroleum refining, manufacturing, food, beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel making, aerospace, chemicals, electronics and water treatment industries. The company's primary business is the manufacturing and distribution of atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, rare gases, and process gases, including carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene.