LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1LINUS - IE000S9YS762 - Common Stock
363 EUR
+1.4 (+0.39%)
Overall 1LINUS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated 1LINUS against 73 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While 1LINUS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1LINUS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1LINUS was profitable.
1LINUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1LINUS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1LINUS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1LINUS's Return On Assets of 8.25% is amongst the best of the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 84.93% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of 1LINUS (18.37%) is better than 87.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.49%, 1LINUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1LINUS is in line with the industry average of 6.84%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.64%) for 1LINUS is below the current ROIC(9.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.25% | ||
| ROE | 18.37% | ||
| ROIC | 9.49% |
ROA(3y)7.02%
ROA(5y)5.72%
ROE(3y)14.4%
ROE(5y)11.44%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)7.15%
1.3 Margins
1LINUS has a Profit Margin of 21.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 97.26% of its industry peers.
1LINUS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.52%, 1LINUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.63% of the companies in the same industry.
1LINUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of 1LINUS (48.78%) is better than 73.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.17% | ||
| GM | 48.78% |
OM growth 3Y15.4%
OM growth 5Y17.98%
PM growth 3Y16.98%
PM growth 5Y19.7%
GM growth 3Y3.75%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
1LINUS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
1LINUS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1LINUS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
1LINUS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
1LINUS has an Altman-Z score of 3.47. This indicates that 1LINUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
1LINUS has a Altman-Z score of 3.47. This is in the better half of the industry: 1LINUS outperforms 69.86% of its industry peers.
1LINUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.11. This is a neutral value as 1LINUS would need 5.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
1LINUS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.11) than 72.60% of its industry peers.
1LINUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating 1LINUS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 1LINUS (0.61) is worse than 60.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.5%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that 1LINUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.82, 1LINUS is not doing good in the industry: 86.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that 1LINUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1LINUS (0.69) is worse than 79.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1LINUS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.20%.
1LINUS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.11% yearly.
1LINUS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.45%.
1LINUS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.2%
EPS 3Y13.21%
EPS 5Y16.11%
EPS Q2Q%6.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%3.1%
3.2 Future
1LINUS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.71% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1LINUS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.92%
EPS Next 2Y7.82%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
EPS Next 5Y8.71%
Revenue Next Year2.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.6%
Revenue Next 3Y4.2%
Revenue Next 5Y5.13%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.13, the valuation of 1LINUS can be described as expensive.
1LINUS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.00. 1LINUS is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.51, the valuation of 1LINUS can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1LINUS is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.70. 1LINUS is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1LINUS is valued a bit more expensive than 64.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1LINUS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1LINUS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of 1LINUS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.78
PEG (5Y)1.62
EPS Next 2Y7.82%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1LINUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.49%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.59, 1LINUS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, 1LINUS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1LINUS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.70%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.7%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
1LINUS pays out 39.08% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1LINUS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.08%
EPS Next 2Y7.82%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
BIT:1LINUS (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
363
+1.4 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap169.50B
Revenue(TTM)33.50B
Net Income(TTM)7.09B
Analysts80.67
Price Target447.74 (23.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
Yearly Dividend4.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.7%
DP39.08%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.22%
Max EPS beat(2)0.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.37%
Max EPS beat(4)0.43%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)0.47%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)1.8%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)2.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.24%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.55%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.27%
PT rev (1m)-0.93%
PT rev (3m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.51 | ||
| P/S | 5.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.54 | ||
| P/B | 5.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.56 |
EPS(TTM)13.89
EY3.83%
EPS(NY)15.44
Fwd EY4.25%
FCF(TTM)9.31
FCFY2.57%
OCF(TTM)18.58
OCFY5.12%
SpS61.46
BVpS70.83
TBVpS-2.1
PEG (NY)3.78
PEG (5Y)1.62
Graham Number148.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.25% | ||
| ROE | 18.37% | ||
| ROCE | 13.21% | ||
| ROIC | 9.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.27% | ||
| OM | 27.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.17% | ||
| GM | 48.78% | ||
| FCFM | 15.15% |
ROA(3y)7.02%
ROA(5y)5.72%
ROE(3y)14.4%
ROE(5y)11.44%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)7.15%
ROICexc(3y)9.31%
ROICexc(5y)7.64%
ROICexgc(3y)23.08%
ROICexgc(5y)19.1%
ROCE(3y)11.99%
ROCE(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.77%
OM growth 3Y15.4%
OM growth 5Y17.98%
PM growth 3Y16.98%
PM growth 5Y19.7%
GM growth 3Y3.75%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 135.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.47 |
F-Score6
WACC8.5%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)97.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.43%
Profit Quality(3y)100.43%
Profit Quality(5y)127.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.2%
EPS 3Y13.21%
EPS 5Y16.11%
EPS Q2Q%6.85%
EPS Next Y6.92%
EPS Next 2Y7.82%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
EPS Next 5Y8.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%3.1%
Revenue Next Year2.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.6%
Revenue Next 3Y4.2%
Revenue Next 5Y5.13%
EBIT growth 1Y8%
EBIT growth 3Y18.1%
EBIT growth 5Y21.73%
EBIT Next Year40.51%
EBIT Next 3Y16.66%
EBIT Next 5Y12.7%
FCF growth 1Y-0.49%
FCF growth 3Y-9.47%
FCF growth 5Y14.47%
OCF growth 1Y16.79%
OCF growth 3Y-1.05%
OCF growth 5Y8.77%
LINDE PLC / 1LINUS.MI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 1LINUS.MI.
What is the valuation status of LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of 1LINUS stock?
LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of LINDE PLC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) is 26.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.12.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1LINUS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) is expected to grow by 6.92% in the next year.