LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1LINUS - Euronext Milan - IE000S9YS762 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to 1LINUS. 1LINUS was compared to 69 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While 1LINUS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1LINUS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1LINUS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1LINUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years 1LINUS has been profitable.
1LINUS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.99%, 1LINUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of 1LINUS (17.38%) is better than 89.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.45%, 1LINUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1LINUS is in line with the industry average of 6.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.45%) for 1LINUS is above the 3 year average (8.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.99% | ||
| ROE | 17.38% | ||
| ROIC | 9.45% |
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's Profit Margin of 20.02% is amongst the best of the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 97.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.03%, 1LINUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
1LINUS's Gross Margin of 48.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
1LINUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.02% | ||
| GM | 48.26% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1LINUS is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1LINUS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for 1LINUS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1LINUS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.99 indicates that 1LINUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
1LINUS's Altman-Z score of 3.99 is amongst the best of the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 81.16% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1LINUS is 4.87, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1LINUS, 4.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1LINUS (4.87) is better than 72.46% of its industry peers.
1LINUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating 1LINUS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.58, 1LINUS is not doing good in the industry: 62.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.5%
2.3 Liquidity
1LINUS has a Current Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that 1LINUS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1LINUS's Current ratio of 0.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1LINUS is outperformed by 86.96% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that 1LINUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
1LINUS has a Quick ratio of 0.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1LINUS underperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.05% over the past year.
1LINUS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.58% yearly.
1LINUS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.78%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.18% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.05%
EPS 3Y22.99%
EPS 5Y26.58%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%0.15%
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 8.29% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.3%
EPS Next 2Y8.37%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
EPS Next 5Y8.29%
Revenue Next Year1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.55%
Revenue Next 3Y4.04%
Revenue Next 5Y5.05%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 30.27, the valuation of 1LINUS can be described as expensive.
1LINUS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
1LINUS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
1LINUS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.10.
1LINUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1LINUS is more expensive than 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
1LINUS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1LINUS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1LINUS is more expensive than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
1LINUS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of 1LINUS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.15
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y8.37%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1LINUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.00, 1LINUS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.34, 1LINUS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
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
40.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1LINUS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of 1LINUS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.75%
EPS Next 2Y8.37%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
BIT:1LINUS (6/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
413.2
+19.4 (+4.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap195.41B
Analysts76.97
Price Target432.57 (4.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
Yearly Dividend4.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.7%
DP40.75%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.37%
Max EPS beat(2)0.12%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.18%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.37%
Max EPS beat(4)0.75%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)0.74%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)2.47%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.81%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.13%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-10.92%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.1 | ||
| P/S | 6.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.35 | ||
| P/B | 5.91 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.87 |
EPS(TTM)13.65
EY3.3%
EPS(NY)15.83
Fwd EY3.83%
FCF(TTM)9.02
FCFY2.18%
OCF(TTM)17.69
OCFY4.28%
SpS60.67
BVpS69.88
TBVpS-0.07
PEG (NY)4.15
PEG (5Y)1.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.99% | ||
| ROE | 17.38% | ||
| ROCE | 13.08% | ||
| ROIC | 9.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.42% | ||
| OM | 27.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.02% | ||
| GM | 48.26% | ||
| FCFM | 14.87% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.81%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 126.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
F-Score7
WACC8.5%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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)8.05%
EPS 3Y22.99%
EPS 5Y26.58%
EPS Q2Q%5.33%
EPS Next Y7.3%
EPS Next 2Y8.37%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
EPS Next 5Y8.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%0.15%
Revenue Next Year1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.55%
Revenue Next 3Y4.04%
Revenue Next 5Y5.05%
EBIT growth 1Y8.72%
EBIT growth 3Y18.1%
EBIT growth 5Y21.73%
EBIT Next Year40.6%
EBIT Next 3Y16.93%
EBIT Next 5Y12.71%
FCF growth 1Y-9.37%
FCF growth 3Y-9.47%
FCF growth 5Y14.47%
OCF growth 1Y9.78%
OCF growth 3Y-1.05%
OCF growth 5Y8.77%