$502.74▼ 1.97 (0.39%)
Real-time prices · US MarketsQ·Score
Buy
7 / 10
High-quality business with 18% return on equity and 20% profit margins.
valuation offers limited margin of safety.
Quality
9.3
Health
6.4
Growth
6.3
Valuation
4.9
Sentiment
7.7
Analyst Target
$525.49
▲ +4.5% from current
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Fundamentals
Trailing P/E
34.5×
price-to-earnings
Forward P/E
25.8×
next 12 months est.
Market Cap
$233.0B
market capitalization
Div Yield
1.27%
dividend yield
Profit Margin
20.3%
net profit margin
Gross Margin
48.8%
revenue minus COGS
ROE
17.8%
return on equity
Beta
0.79
vs S&P 500
Price / Book
—
P/B ratio
52-Week Range
$388 — $516
annual min — max
EPS — Estimate vs Actual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIN a good stock to buy right now?
Based on our Q·Score of 7/10, Linde plc is rated "Buy". High-quality business with 18% return on equity and 20% profit margins. Main risk to consider: valuation offers limited margin of safety. This analysis is based on fundamentals, analyst consensus, and valuation data, and should not be considered financial advice.
What is the analyst price target for LIN?
The consensus price target for LIN is $525.49, based on the recommendations of 25 Wall Street analysts. This implies 4.5% upside from the current price of $502.74.
Is LIN overvalued or undervalued?
Linde plc (LIN) appears to be trading at a premium relative to analyst targets and sector peers. It trades at a 25.8× forward P/E ratio.
When does Linde plc report its next earnings?
Linde plc is scheduled to report earnings tomorrow (May 1, 2026).
What is Linde plc's profit margin?
Linde plc has a net profit margin of 20.3%, which is considered high and reflects strong pricing power. Its gross margin stands at 48.8%, reflecting a more cost-intensive business model.
What is LIN's dividend yield?
Linde plc currently offers a dividend yield of 1.27%, a modest payout typical for growth-oriented companies. Dividend yields can change based on price movements and company payout decisions.
Is Linde plc's revenue growing?
Linde plc is reporting modest revenue growth of 5.8%. However, earnings declined 9.4%, which warrants monitoring.
How much debt does Linde plc have?
Linde plc has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71×, reflecting a moderate debt level, which is manageable for most profitable companies. Its current ratio is 0.88×, suggesting it should be monitored for near-term liquidity.