LINDE PLC (1LINUS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1LINUS - IE000S9YS762 - Common Stock
361.6 EUR
-29 (-7.42%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to 1LINUS. 1LINUS was compared to 74 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While 1LINUS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
1LINUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1LINUS has always 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 7.80%, 1LINUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
1LINUS has a Return On Equity of 17.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 91.89% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.18%, 1LINUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1LINUS is above the industry average of 6.48%.
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
1LINUS's Profit Margin of 20.20% is amongst the best of the industry. 1LINUS outperforms 95.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1LINUS has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.35%, 1LINUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
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 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
1LINUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for 1LINUS has been reduced compared to 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 3.44. This indicates that 1LINUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.44, 1LINUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1LINUS is 5.11, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1LINUS, 5.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.11, 1LINUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.32% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64 indicates that 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 64.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC8.5%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that 1LINUS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
1LINUS has a worse Current ratio (0.93) than 83.78% of its industry peers.
1LINUS has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.78) than 72.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
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 0.46% in the last 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.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1LINUS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.83% on average per year.
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
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 25.83, the valuation of 1LINUS can be described as expensive.
1LINUS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, 1LINUS is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.05 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1LINUS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1LINUS is valued a bit more expensive than 60.81% of the companies in the same industry.
1LINUS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.22% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1LINUS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 38.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.59 |
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)3.63
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y8.26%
EPS Next 3Y8.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1LINUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.15, 1LINUS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, 1LINUS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
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
40.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1LINUS. 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 (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
361.6
-29 (-7.42%)
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 Cap168.85B
Revenue(TTM)33.01B
Net Income(TTM)6.71B
Analysts79.33
Price Target447.9 (23.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
Yearly Dividend4.8
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 | 25.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.05 | ||
| P/S | 5.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.82 | ||
| P/B | 5.1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.59 |
EPS(TTM)14
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)15.69
Fwd EY4.34%
FCF(TTM)9.33
FCFY2.58%
OCF(TTM)18.24
OCFY5.05%
SpS61.19
BVpS70.89
TBVpS-2.54
PEG (NY)3.63
PEG (5Y)1.6
Graham Number149.44
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 | 3.44 |
F-Score5
WACC8.5%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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.