Linde plc LIN
Composite 50/100; the shares have moved about 20% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 25/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 64/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Quality ranks 64/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 25/100 — a moderate mark against it. Momentum ranks 43/100 — a slight mark against it. Growth ranks 46/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Linde plc is a global industrial gas leader, supplying atmospheric and process gases (e.g., oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, helium) and turnkey plants to industries like healthcare, chemicals, and electronics across 50+ countries.
Key financials Linde reports strong profitability with ROE 18% and net margins 20.4%, supported by revenue growth 8% and EPS growth 13%. Debt/equity is 0.69 with solid interest coverage 34.52, though current ratio 0.88 is below 1.
Stock health Momentum is mixed: 3m -2%, 6m +7%, 12m +6%, and -10% from the 52-week high with RSI 40. Sideravia scores Linde as average quality (52/100) with valuation in the 28th percentile.
Price vs fair value Linde trades at a **discount of 11.60%** to the analyst mean target of 548.00. - Record Q2 results and a 12% upside cited (Simply Wall St.) - Order book at a record high, yet stock barely moved (Trefis)
Looking forward Forward P/E 28.49 and PEG 1.50 suggest valuation compression if growth slows. High margins and ROE support stability, but valuation percentile (28) and RSI (40) indicate limited near-term upside without catalyst.
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