LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1LINUS - IE000S9YS762 - Common Stock
390.6 EUR
-7.6 (-1.91%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to 1LINUS. 1LINUS was compared to 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. 1LINUS has an excellent profitability rating, but 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
In the past year 1LINUS was profitable.
In the past year 1LINUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
1LINUS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years 1LINUS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of 1LINUS (7.80%) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.43%, 1LINUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of 1LINUS (9.18%) is better than 76.81% of its industry peers.
1LINUS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.64%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.12%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.64%) for 1LINUS is below the current ROIC(9.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.8% | ||
| ROE | 17.43% | ||
| ROIC | 9.18% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.20%, 1LINUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of 1LINUS (27.35%) is better than 97.10% of its industry peers.
1LINUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.45%, 1LINUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.2% | ||
| GM | 48.45% |
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.
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.
1LINUS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
1LINUS has an Altman-Z score of 3.63. This indicates that 1LINUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
1LINUS's Altman-Z score of 3.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 75.36% 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 72.46% of its industry peers.
1LINUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64. This is a neutral value indicating 1LINUS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1LINUS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.64. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1LINUS underperforms 63.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that 1LINUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of 1LINUS (0.93) is worse than 85.51% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that 1LINUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
1LINUS has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1LINUS underperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.46% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1LINUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.2%
EPS 3Y13.21%
EPS 5Y16.11%
EPS Q2Q%6.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.46%
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 8.51% yearly.
1LINUS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.11%
EPS Next 2Y8.26%
EPS Next 3Y8.84%
EPS Next 5Y8.51%
Revenue Next Year2.08%
Revenue Next 2Y3.8%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y4.83%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.82, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1LINUS.
1LINUS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
1LINUS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.83, the valuation of 1LINUS can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1LINUS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1LINUS is more expensive than 63.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.35, 1LINUS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1LINUS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1LINUS is more expensive than 68.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1LINUS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.78 |
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.
1LINUS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.91
PEG (5Y)1.73
EPS Next 2Y8.26%
EPS Next 3Y8.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1LINUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.40%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.21, 1LINUS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, 1LINUS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1LINUS grows each year by 9.70%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.7%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
1LINUS pays out 40.71% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
1LINUS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.71%
EPS Next 2Y8.26%
EPS Next 3Y8.84%
BIT:1LINUS (10/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
390.6
-7.6 (-1.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap183.16B
Revenue(TTM)33.01B
Net Income(TTM)6.71B
Analysts78.67
Price Target451.96 (15.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
Yearly Dividend4.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.7%
DP40.71%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.03%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.37%
Max EPS beat(2)0.43%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.37%
Max EPS beat(4)0.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)0.58%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)2.21%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)2.43%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.93%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.09%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.15%
PT rev (1m)1.25%
PT rev (3m)1.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.83 | ||
| P/S | 6.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.35 | ||
| P/B | 5.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.78 |
EPS(TTM)14.04
EY3.59%
EPS(NY)15.73
Fwd EY4.03%
FCF(TTM)9.36
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)18.3
OCFY4.68%
SpS61.36
BVpS71.09
TBVpS-2.55
PEG (NY)3.91
PEG (5Y)1.73
Graham Number149.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.8% | ||
| ROE | 17.43% | ||
| ROCE | 12.74% | ||
| ROIC | 9.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.18% | ||
| OM | 27.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.2% | ||
| GM | 48.45% | ||
| FCFM | 15.25% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 130.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.63 |
F-Score5
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 Y7.11%
EPS Next 2Y8.26%
EPS Next 3Y8.84%
EPS Next 5Y8.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%3.1%
Revenue Next Year2.08%
Revenue Next 2Y3.8%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y4.83%
EBIT growth 1Y8.79%
EBIT growth 3Y18.1%
EBIT growth 5Y21.73%
EBIT Next Year40.45%
EBIT Next 3Y16.76%
EBIT Next 5Y12.92%
FCF growth 1Y-6.18%
FCF growth 3Y-9.47%
FCF growth 5Y14.47%
OCF growth 1Y12.78%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for LINDE PLC?
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.
Can you provide the financial health for 1LINUS stock?
The financial health rating of LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LINDE PLC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) is expected to grow by 7.11% in the next year.