Linde plc

Valuation Analysis

About the Company

Linde plc en bref

Linde plc (LIN) is currently trading at 446,94 € with a market capitalization of 206,6 Md €. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 33.96x, with a forward P/E of 25.98x. The 52-week range spans from 338,41 € to 458,91 €; the current price is 2.6% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +8.2%. The net profit margin stands at 20.44%.

💰 Dividende

Linde plc pays an annual dividend of 5,59 € per share, representing a yield of 1.25%. The payout ratio stands at 40.45%.

📊 Avis des analystes

25 analystes évaluent Linde plc (LIN) au consensus : Acheter. L'objectif de cours moyen est de 475,99 €, soit un potentiel de +6.5% par rapport au cours actuel. La fourchette des objectifs de cours des analystes va de 349,07 € à 523,61 €.

Linde plc : la thèse d'investissement en détail

Linde plc (LIN) operates in the Basic Materials — specifically Specialty Chemicals — and is headquartered in United Kingdom. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

Le scénario haussier

The combination of a 48.77% gross margin and 28.47% operating margin shows the business converts revenue into profit efficiently — a hallmark of competitive moat. Free cash flow is positive and net margins stand at 20.44%, meaning reported earnings translate into real cash that can fund buybacks, dividends or strategic acquisitions.

Le scénario baissier

Our valuation screen flags the stock as overvalued — current multiples imply the business needs to deliver well above its recent trajectory to justify the price.

À surveiller

• The forward P/E of 25.98x is meaningfully below the trailing 33.96x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.
• The share is trading at 90.1% of its 52-week range — a break above the recent high opens technical upside, a failure here often invites profit-taking.

Thèse d'investissement : forces et faiblesses

Aperçu technique

Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).

Profil de risque

The data points to relatively defensive market behavior.

Trading Data

💵 Dividend Info

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