LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

BIT:1LINUS • IE000S9YS762

Current stock price

427 EUR
+53.6 (+14.35%)
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This 1LINUS.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. 1LINUS.MI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1LINUS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 1LINUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
1LINUS.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1LINUS.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of 1LINUS (7.95%) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
  • 1LINUS's Return On Equity of 18.04% is amongst the best of the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • 1LINUS has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1LINUS outperforms 72.86% of its industry peers.
  • 1LINUS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.32%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.32%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (9.32%) for 1LINUS is below the current ROIC(9.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.95%
ROE 18.04%
ROIC 9.32%
ROA(3y)7.94%
ROA(5y)6.74%
ROE(3y)16.96%
ROE(5y)13.99%
ROIC(3y)9.32%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
1LINUS.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1LINUS.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of 1LINUS (20.30%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
  • 1LINUS's Operating Margin of 27.06% is amongst the best of the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 95.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
  • 1LINUS has a Gross Margin of 48.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1LINUS outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.06%
PM (TTM) 20.3%
GM 48.83%
OM growth 3Y12.03%
OM growth 5Y13.41%
PM growth 3Y17.76%
PM growth 5Y17.2%
GM growth 3Y5.4%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
1LINUS.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1LINUS.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. 1LINUS.MI Health Analysis

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.
1LINUS.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1LINUS.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
1LINUS.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1LINUS.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • 1LINUS has an Altman-Z score of 3.85. This indicates that 1LINUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 1LINUS has a Altman-Z score of 3.85. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
  • 1LINUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.30. This is a neutral value as 1LINUS would need 5.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • 1LINUS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1LINUS outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that 1LINUS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • 1LINUS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1LINUS is outperformed by 68.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 5.3
Altman-Z 3.85
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC8.62%
1LINUS.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1LINUS.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that 1LINUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.88, 1LINUS is not doing good in the industry: 87.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that 1LINUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • 1LINUS has a worse Quick ratio (0.74) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.74
1LINUS.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1LINUS.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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3. 1LINUS.MI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.06% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.97% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, 1LINUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.06%
EPS 3Y10.21%
EPS 5Y14.83%
EPS Q2Q%5.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.97%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y4.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.82%

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 9.22% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.46%
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y9.53%
EPS Next 5Y9.22%
Revenue Next Year4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y4.88%
Revenue Next 3Y5.24%
Revenue Next 5Y5.78%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
1LINUS.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1LINUS.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
1LINUS.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1LINUS.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20 25

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4. 1LINUS.MI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.99, the valuation of 1LINUS can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1LINUS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1LINUS is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. 1LINUS is around the same levels.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.40 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1LINUS.
  • 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1LINUS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.51. 1LINUS is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.99
Fwd PE 27.4
1LINUS.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1LINUS.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1LINUS is valued a bit more expensive than 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1LINUS is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.93
EV/EBITDA 19.28
1LINUS.MI Per share data1LINUS.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

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)3.17
PEG (5Y)2.02
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y9.53%

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5. 1LINUS.MI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%, 1LINUS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • 1LINUS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.46.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, 1LINUS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of 1LINUS grows each year by 9.29%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.29%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A

5.3 Sustainability

  • 1LINUS pays out 40.75% 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.
DP40.75%
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y9.53%
1LINUS.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1LINUS.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B
1LINUS.MI Dividend Payout.1LINUS.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1LINUS.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

1LINUS.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LINDE PLC

BIT:1LINUS (3/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

427

+53.6 (+14.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners87.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap197.87B
Revenue(TTM)33.99B
Net Income(TTM)6.90B
Analysts78.71
Price Target440.26 (3.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%
Yearly Dividend5.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.29%
DP40.75%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.43%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.22%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.43%
Max EPS beat(4)0.43%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.19%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.15%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.12%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.42%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.95%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)0.67%
PT rev (3m)-1.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.99
Fwd PE 27.4
P/S 6.73
P/FCF 44.93
P/OCF 22.09
P/B 5.98
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.28
EPS(TTM)14.24
EY3.33%
EPS(NY)15.58
Fwd EY3.65%
FCF(TTM)9.5
FCFY2.23%
OCF(TTM)19.33
OCFY4.53%
SpS63.47
BVpS71.43
TBVpS-2.9
PEG (NY)3.17
PEG (5Y)2.02
Graham Number151.28
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.95%
ROE 18.04%
ROCE 12.84%
ROIC 9.32%
ROICexc 9.98%
ROICexgc 22.68%
OM 27.06%
PM (TTM) 20.3%
GM 48.83%
FCFM 14.97%
ROA(3y)7.94%
ROA(5y)6.74%
ROE(3y)16.96%
ROE(5y)13.99%
ROIC(3y)9.32%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)9.99%
ROICexc(5y)8.83%
ROICexgc(3y)23.7%
ROICexgc(5y)21.63%
ROCE(3y)12.88%
ROCE(5y)11.32%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.5%
OM growth 3Y12.03%
OM growth 5Y13.41%
PM growth 3Y17.76%
PM growth 5Y17.2%
GM growth 3Y5.4%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 5.3
Debt/EBITDA 1.94
Cap/Depr 139.81%
Cap/Sales 15.48%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.87%
Profit Quality 73.78%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.74
Altman-Z 3.85
F-Score5
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)119.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.03%
Profit Quality(3y)79.27%
Profit Quality(5y)109.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.06%
EPS 3Y10.21%
EPS 5Y14.83%
EPS Q2Q%5.79%
EPS Next Y9.46%
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y9.53%
EPS Next 5Y9.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.97%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y4.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.82%
Revenue Next Year4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y4.88%
Revenue Next 3Y5.24%
Revenue Next 5Y5.78%
EBIT growth 1Y4.74%
EBIT growth 3Y12.73%
EBIT growth 5Y18.54%
EBIT Next Year40.06%
EBIT Next 3Y17.1%
EBIT Next 5Y13.18%
FCF growth 1Y3.31%
FCF growth 3Y-3.66%
FCF growth 5Y4.78%
OCF growth 1Y9.84%
OCF growth 3Y5.3%
OCF growth 5Y6.86%

LINDE PLC / 1LINUS.MI Fundamental Analysis 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 1 / 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 29.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.98.


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 9.46% in the next year.