LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Euronext Milan • BIT:1LINUS • IE000S9YS762

373.4 EUR
+10.4 (+2.87%)
Last: Jan 19, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, 1LINUS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1LINUS was compared to 68 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. 1LINUS scores excellent on profitability, 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

9

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.
  • 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.
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 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.25%, 1LINUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of 1LINUS (18.37%) is better than 85.92% 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 77.46% 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 6.72%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.49%) for 1LINUS is above the 3 year average (8.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
1LINUS.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1LINUS.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.17%, 1LINUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1LINUS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1LINUS has a Operating Margin of 27.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 98.59% of its industry peers.
  • 1LINUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1LINUS's Gross Margin of 48.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 70.42% of its industry peers.
  • 1LINUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 10 20 30 40

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

4

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for 1LINUS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, 1LINUS has less shares outstanding
  • 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 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 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.59 indicates that 1LINUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 1LINUS has a Altman-Z score of 3.59. This is in the better half of the industry: 1LINUS outperforms 69.01% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 5.11. This is in the better half of the industry: 1LINUS outperforms 71.83% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that 1LINUS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • 1LINUS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1LINUS underperforms 61.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 5.11
Altman-Z 3.59
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.52%
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 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that 1LINUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of 1LINUS (0.82) is worse than 87.32% of its industry peers.
  • 1LINUS has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.69. This is amonst the worse of the industry: 1LINUS underperforms 80.28% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.69
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 5B 10B 15B

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

4

3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.20% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.11% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, 1LINUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.45% in the last year.
  • 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 9.02% yearly.
  • 1LINUS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.94%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
EPS Next 5Y9.02%
Revenue Next Year2.13%
Revenue Next 2Y3.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.17%
Revenue Next 5Y5.2%

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.
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

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

2

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.44, 1LINUS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • 1LINUS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • 1LINUS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.67.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.71, the valuation of 1LINUS can be described as rather expensive.
  • 1LINUS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.20, 1LINUS is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.44
Fwd PE 24.71
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 67.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1LINUS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 40.94
EV/EBITDA 17.33
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 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)3.95
PEG (5Y)1.7
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

4

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • 1LINUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%.
  • 1LINUS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.28.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, 1LINUS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%

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

  • 39.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1LINUS. This is a low number and 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 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
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 2B 4B 6B
1LINUS.MI Dividend Payout.1LINUS.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1LINUS.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

LINDE PLC

BIT:1LINUS (1/19/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

373.4

+10.4 (+2.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-31
Earnings (Next)02-05
Inst Owners87.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap174.36B
Revenue(TTM)33.50B
Net Income(TTM)7.09B
Analysts80.65
Price Target437.33 (17.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%
Yearly Dividend4.66
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)-2.33%
PT rev (3m)-3.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.44
Fwd PE 24.71
P/S 6.2
P/FCF 40.94
P/OCF 20.52
P/B 5.38
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.33
EPS(TTM)13.61
EY3.64%
EPS(NY)15.11
Fwd EY4.05%
FCF(TTM)9.12
FCFY2.44%
OCF(TTM)18.2
OCFY4.87%
SpS60.2
BVpS69.38
TBVpS-2.05
PEG (NY)3.95
PEG (5Y)1.7
Graham Number145.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.59
F-Score6
WACC8.52%
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)7.2%
EPS 3Y13.21%
EPS 5Y16.11%
EPS Q2Q%6.85%
EPS Next Y6.94%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
EPS Next 5Y9.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y2.34%
Revenue growth 5Y3.18%
Sales Q2Q%3.1%
Revenue Next Year2.13%
Revenue Next 2Y3.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.17%
Revenue Next 5Y5.2%
EBIT growth 1Y8%
EBIT growth 3Y18.1%
EBIT growth 5Y21.73%
EBIT Next Year40.44%
EBIT Next 3Y16.62%
EBIT Next 5Y12.88%
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 27.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.38.


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 6.94% in the next year.