Linde PLC (LIN)

Linde plc is a common stock listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker LIN. The company operates as an industrial gas supplier with activities spanning atmospheric gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases, as well as process gases including hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene. In addition to gas supply, Linde designs and builds turnkey process plants for third parties and for its own gas operations, including air separation, hydrogen, synthesis, olefin, and natural gas facilities. Its customer base includes the healthcare, chemicals and energy, manufacturing, metals and mining, food and beverage, and electronics sectors. Linde has operations across the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, China, Australia, South Korea, and India. Founded in 1879, the company is based in Woking, United Kingdom.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-LIN
$419.14
-9.0% Downside
Fair
$544.40
18.2% Upside
Undervalued
Good
1.4%
October 22, 2026
29.3x
5.4x
6.0x
212.2 B
236.9 B
11.6%
99.7%
6.5
39.7%
68.7%
Valuation • Fair Value

Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$419.14

Estimated downside of 9.0% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$399.74

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$174.36

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$421.21

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$437.84

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$544.40

Analysts imply upside of 18.2%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

35.449 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

36.342 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

13.822 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

14.196 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

6

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.58

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

6.5

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

68.7%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

October 22, 2026

Days to Earnings

34

Dividend Yield

1.4%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

39.7%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 17 buy, 5 hold and 1 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 17
Hold 5
Sell 1
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$419.14
Estimated downside 9.0%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 9.0%
Analyst Target
$544.40
Implied upside 18.2%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) is $419.14. This implies an estimated downside of 9.0% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 9.0% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) is $544.40. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 18.2%.

The current financial health read for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) is October 22, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.4%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) is 29.3x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Linde PLC is 212.2 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Linde PLC is 236.9 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Linde PLC is NASDAQ-LIN, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Linde PLC (NASDAQ-LIN) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Linde PLC is 11.6%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Linde PLC is 99.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.