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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
C
4.0
Quality
C
8.0
Profitability
A
3.3
Valuation
D
3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.5
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →203 stocks currently score above 75

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
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (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 margin12.43%18.87%19.89%20.30%20.30%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-04-01REYNOLDS, PAULA ROSPUTBuy17
2026-04-01GRANT, HUGHBuy69
2026-03-10DURBIN, SEANSale7,045

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
LIN$236.47B564.08.03.34.0-47.25%Buy
BHP$202.77B655.38.53.35.0-85.15%Buy
RIO$161.98B544.08.05.35.0+14.13%Buy
SCCO$149.05B659.310.03.76.8Strong Buy
NEM$128.85B7810.09.54.08.0-82.54%Strong Buy
AEM$100.31B7110.09.03.38.5-28.07%Strong Buy

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%
1 year
3 years
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