LIN
NEUTRAL
$492.25
Live
Linde plc · NYSE
Target $513.85
(+4.4%)
$387.78
52W Range
$510.65
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 01, 2026
Market cap
$228.1B
P/E
33.67
ROE
17.8%
Profit margin
20.3%
Debt/Equity
0.71
Dividend yield
1.29%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
LIN shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key Strengths
Strong profitability (20.3% margin)
Strong ROE of 17.8%
Key Risks
High valuation with P/E of 33.7
Premium vs Graham Number ($164.72)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$102.34
-79.2% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
49
Moderate
35
50
70
50
40
AI Verdict
LIN shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key drivers: Strong profitability (20.3% margin), Strong ROE of 17.8%, High valuation with P/E of 33.7
Confidence
55%
Value
35/100
Rule-based valuation (P/E + Graham).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- Premium 33.7x trailing earnings multiple.
- Trades above Graham Number.
Future
50/100
Rule-based growth outlook.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
70/100
Historical performance + price trend: Shares moved +87.6% over 5Y and +6.8% over 1Y.
Positives
- ROE sits at 17.8%.
- Healthy profit margin of 20.3%.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
50/100
Balance sheet & liquidity (Z-Score: N/A).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
40/100
Dividend policy fallback.
Positives
- Moderate dividend profile (Score: 40/100).
- Yield: 1.3%.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$492.25
Analyst Target
$513.85
Upside/Downside
+4.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LIN and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-01
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LIN
Linde plc
Primary
|
+87.6% | +42.9% | +6.8% | +6.2% | -3.0% | -0.0% |
|
BHP
BHP Group Limited
Peer
|
+47.6% | +10.2% | +39.2% | +27.0% | +10.9% | +4.1% |
|
NEM
Newmont Corporation
Peer
|
+97.8% | +150.7% | +107.7% | +29.2% | +14.0% | -1.1% |
|
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Peer
|
+242.0% | +301.0% | +145.0% | +70.0% | +18.3% | +8.6% |
|
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Peer
|
+95.0% | +55.5% | +63.4% | +58.2% | -10.0% | +7.7% |
LIN
Linde plc
Primary
5Y
+87.6%
3Y
+42.9%
1Y
+6.8%
6M
+6.2%
1M
-3.0%
1W
-0.0%
BHP
BHP Group Limited
Peer
5Y
+47.6%
3Y
+10.2%
1Y
+39.2%
6M
+27.0%
1M
+10.9%
1W
+4.1%
NEM
Newmont Corporation
Peer
5Y
+97.8%
3Y
+150.7%
1Y
+107.7%
6M
+29.2%
1M
+14.0%
1W
-1.1%
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Peer
5Y
+242.0%
3Y
+301.0%
1Y
+145.0%
6M
+70.0%
1M
+18.3%
1W
+8.6%
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Peer
5Y
+95.0%
3Y
+55.5%
1Y
+63.4%
6M
+58.2%
1M
-10.0%
1W
+7.7%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
33.67
Forward P/E
25.25
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
5.97
P/S Ratio
6.71
EV/Revenue
7.48
EV/EBITDA
19.05
Market Cap
$228.1B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
20.3%
Operating Margin
28.17%
Gross Margin
48.84%
ROE
17.82%
ROA
7.17%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+5.8%
Earnings Growth
-9.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-11.3%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.71
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.88
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.69
Poor
Cash/Share
$10.91
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$8.8B
Gross Margin
48.1%
Op. Margin
26.8%
Net Margin
17.5%
Total Assets
$86.8B
Liabilities
$47.1B
Equity
$38.2B
Debt/Equity
1.23x
Operating CF
$3.0B
CapEx
$-1.5B
Free Cash Flow
$1.6B
FCF Yield
52%
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing LIN against 143 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(14 bullish, 54 neutral, 75 bearish)
P/E Ratio
33.67
This Stock
vs
38.86
Sector Avg
-13.4%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
17.82%
This Stock
vs
-6.64%
Sector Avg
-368.4%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
20.3%
This Stock
vs
-5.75%
Sector Avg
-452.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.71
This Stock
vs
0.89
Sector Avg
-20.6%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
5.8%
This Stock
vs
36.56%
Sector Avg
-84.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.88
This Stock
vs
5.16
Sector Avg
-83.0%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LIN
Linde plc
|
NEUTRAL | $228.1B | 33.67 | 17.8% | 20.3% | $492.25 | |
|
BHP
BHP Group Limited
|
NEUTRAL | $173.45B | 19.07 | 22.0% | 17.6% | $67.52 | Compare |
|
NEM
Newmont Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $121.68B | 17.5 | 22.3% | 31.3% | $111.85 | Compare |
|
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
|
NEUTRAL | $107.71B | 31.23 | 15.7% | 32.6% | $214.54 | Compare |
|
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
|
BEARISH | $88.34B | 40.44 | 13.9% | 8.5% | $61.47 | Compare |
LIN
Linde plc
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$228.1B
P/E
33.7
ROE
17.8%
Price
$492.25
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | DURBIN SEAN | Chief Operating Officer | Option Exercise | 7,045 | $1,219,701 |
| 2026-03-10 | DURBIN SEAN | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 6,520 | $3,111,829 |
| 2026-03-10 | BICHARA GUILLERMO | Officer | Sale | 4,357 | $2,094,802 |
| 2026-03-09 | WEISSER ALBERTO | Director | Stock Award | 470 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | PFANN OLIVER | Officer | Stock Award | 1,102 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | PATWARI BINOD | Officer | Stock Award | 938 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | BACHER DESIREE | Officer | Stock Award | 1,247 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | GLAZER BENJAMIN | Officer | Stock Award | 4,632 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | OSSADNIK VICTORIA | Director | Stock Award | 470 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | ACHLEITNER ANN-KRISTIN | Director | Stock Award | 470 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | ENDERS THOMAS | Director | Stock Award | 470 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | LAMBA SANJIV | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 33,922 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | KAESER JOSEF | Director | Stock Award | 470 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | DURBIN SEAN | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 7,716 | - |
| 2026-03-09 | WHITE MATTHEW J. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 13,876 | - |
DURBIN SEAN
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-10
7,045 shares
·
$1,219,701
DURBIN SEAN
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-10
6,520 shares
·
$3,111,829
BICHARA GUILLERMO
Officer
2026-03-10
4,357 shares
·
$2,094,802
WEISSER ALBERTO
Director
2026-03-09
470 shares
PFANN OLIVER
Officer
2026-03-09
1,102 shares
PATWARI BINOD
Officer
2026-03-09
938 shares
BACHER DESIREE
Officer
2026-03-09
1,247 shares
GLAZER BENJAMIN
Officer
2026-03-09
4,632 shares
OSSADNIK VICTORIA
Director
2026-03-09
470 shares
ACHLEITNER ANN-KRISTIN
Director
2026-03-09
470 shares
ENDERS THOMAS
Director
2026-03-09
470 shares
LAMBA SANJIV
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-09
33,922 shares
KAESER JOSEF
Director
2026-03-09
470 shares
DURBIN SEAN
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-09
7,716 shares
WHITE MATTHEW J.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-09
13,876 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
25 analysts
JP Morgan
2026-03-13
Neutral
Overweight
Citigroup
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
JP Morgan
2026-02-06
Overweight
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-01-21
Buy
Buy
RBC Capital
2025-12-12
Outperform
Outperform
CICC
2025-12-03
Outperform
UBS
2025-11-11
Neutral
Buy
RBC Capital
2025-11-06
Outperform
Outperform
Citigroup
2025-11-03
Buy
Buy
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