LIN
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ: LIN · BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
$510.75
+0.09% today
Updated 2026-04-24
Market cap
$236.47B
P/E ratio
34.98
P/S ratio
6.96x
EPS (TTM)
$14.59
Dividend yield
1.18%
52W range
$386 – $511
Volume
2.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
56
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C4.0
Quality
C8.0
Profitability
A3.3
Valuation
D3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.5
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$525.49
+2.89%
12-Month target
$437.29
-14.38%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$346.56
Margin of safety
-47.25%
4 Strong Buy17 Buy4 Hold1 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 20.30% — above average
+ Free cash flow $1.57B — positive
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.49 — distress zone
- 47.25% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $33.36B | $32.85B | $33.01B | $33.99B | $33.99B | $35.9B |
| Net income | $4.15B | $6.20B | $6.57B | $6.90B | $1.57B | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $14.59 | $18.01 |
| Free cash flow | $5.69B | $5.52B | $4.93B | $5.09B | $1.57B | — |
| Profit margin | 12.43% | 18.87% | 19.89% | 20.30% | 20.30% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | REYNOLDS, PAULA ROSPUT | Buy | 17 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | GRANT, HUGH | Buy | 69 | — |
| 2026-03-10 | DURBIN, SEAN | Sale | 7,045 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Linde plc Ordinary Shares trades at $510.75. representing a P/E of 34.98x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 56/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.49, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $33.99B. with profit margins at 20.30%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $346.56.
Frequently asked questions
What is Linde plc Ordinary Shares's stock price?
Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) trades at $510.75.
Is Linde plc Ordinary Shares overvalued?
Smart Value Score 56/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $346.56.
What is the price target of Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN)?
The analyst target price is $525.49, representing +2.9% upside from the current price of $510.75.
What is the intrinsic value of Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $346.56, a -47.3% margin of safety versus $510.75.
What is the future stock price of LIN by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Linde plc Ordinary Shares could reach $1,155.98 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Linde plc Ordinary Shares's revenue?
TTM revenue is $33.99B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.49 — distress.
Company info
SectorBASIC MATERIALS
IndustrySPECIALTY CHEMICALS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio6.96x
ROE17.80%
Beta0.79
50D MA$494.57
200D MA$460.78
Shares out0.46B
Float0.46B
Short ratio—
Avg volume2.5M
Performance
1 week+2.44%
1 month+3.91%
3 months+12.15%
YTD+19.68%
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