Linde plc (LIN) fair value analysis
S&P 500 & Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
LIN price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedLIN is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $483.73
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- 12-month range
- $389.38–$546.64
- Market cap
- $223B
- From 52-week high
- -11.5%
- Shares outstanding
- 461M
- Rank in Basic Materials by discount to fair value
- #13 of 26
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Linde plc is a multinational industrial gas and engineering company that produces and distributes gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen, along with related equipment and services for various industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and energy. The company operates globally across numerous countries and serves customers in sectors ranging from petrochemicals and refining to semiconductor manufacturing and medical applications.
LIN currently ranks #13 of 26 Basic Materials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 8 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $223B
- P/E (trailing)
- 28x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $35.4B
- Net margin
- 20.6%
- EPS (TTM)
- $17.24
- Gross margin
- 47.7%
- Debt / equity
- 0.72
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 4.6%
- Shares outstanding
- 461M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- D
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 78 · overbought
- 50-day average
- $478.76
- 200-day average
- $489.46
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $6.30 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 1.30%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 7
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-09-03
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-17
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-29 (pre-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+0.2%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+1.4%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+0.5%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+0.7%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+1.2%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+0.8%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+1.3%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+0.8%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 22 buy · 5 hold · 1 sell (28 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $544
- Target vs last price
- +12.5%
What our data shows for LIN
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for LIN, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $389.38–$546.64.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at an overbought 78.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for LIN
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent LIN news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for LIN is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Is LIN Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $245 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: LIN currently trades at a valuation that TickrTrends considers fairly valued, which stands in contrast to a discounted cash flow analysis suggesting a $245 target price. A valuation-focused reader should monitor whether LIN's actual trading price moves toward or away from that DCF figure, as this would indicate whether the market is pricing in different growth assumptions or discount rate expectations than the DCF model. The fairly valued assessment by TickrTrends reflects current market conditions, but fundamental changes in LIN's earnings trajectory or cost of capital could alter this evaluation over time. - Is LIN Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $245 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
TickrTrends take: A DCF analysis suggesting LIN has a fair value of $245 provides a quantitative benchmark that investors can compare against current market pricing to assess whether the stock aligns with fundamental value. TickrTrends' assessment of LIN as fairly valued indicates the market price is currently in reasonable alignment with intrinsic worth, though valuation perspectives can shift as earnings and discount rate assumptions change. For valuation-focused readers, monitoring how LIN's actual financial performance evolves in the Basic Materials sector will be important to determine whether the stock remains fairly valued or moves into overvalued or undervalued territory. - What is Linde’s (LIN) Economic Moat, and is it Widening or Narrowing? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-05)
TickrTrends take: Linde operates in the Basic Materials sector where competitive advantages are critical to long-term profitability, and understanding whether its economic moat is strengthening or weakening directly impacts whether its current fair valuation can be sustained. A moat that is widening would support the fair valuation assessment, while a narrowing moat could signal that current pricing may not reflect deteriorating competitive positioning. Investors focused on valuation should monitor indicators of Linde's competitive durability, such as its ability to maintain pricing power and market share relative to rivals, to determine if the fairly valued designation remains appropriate.
More LIN news
- Linde PLC (LIN) Stock Up 0.3% and Still Undervalued -- GF Score: 92/100 (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-30)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for LIN show that the stock has moved into overbought territory this week, with the RSI zone shifting from neutral to overbought. The stock in the Basic Materials sector remains fairly valued according to current valuation metrics. This technical shift suggests increased buying momentum that investors should monitor as it may influence near-term price behavior.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — LIN's 50/200-day trend state shifted from downtrend to mixed this week, suggesting a potential stabilization in the Basic Materials sector stock's momentum. The valuation remains assessed as fairly valued, with this technical shift indicating less pronounced directional pressure compared to the prior week's downtrend.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — # TickrTrends Indicator Summary for LIN TickrTrends' derived indicators for LIN shifted this week, with the valuation verdict moving from Fairly valued to Undervalued. This change reflects recent movements in the company's fundamental metrics or market price relative to TickrTrends' valuation model. LIN operates in the Basic Materials sector.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for LIN have shifted this week, with the valuation verdict moving from Undervalued to Fairly valued. The company operates in the Basic Materials sector and is now assessed as trading at prices consistent with its fundamental value, representing a change from the previous week's assessment of undervaluation.
Frequently asked questions
Is LIN stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), LIN is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is LIN's TickrTrends verdict?
LIN's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does LIN compare to other Basic Materials stocks?
LIN ranks #13 of 26 Basic Materials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is LIN overbought or oversold?
LIN's 14-day RSI is in the overbought zone on TickrTrends' latest weekly data.
Does LIN pay a dividend?
Yes. LIN paid $6.30 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 1.30% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 7 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-03.
When does LIN report earnings next?
LIN's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-29 (pre-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does LIN usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters LIN beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about LIN?
Of 28 analysts covering LIN, 22 rate it a buy, 5 a hold and 1 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $544 (+12.5% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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