Linde PLC (LIN) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Strong pricing power in semiconductor and AI markets meets a P/E of 31 valuation and Lincare margin pressure — upside potential currently limited.
Investment score: 63/100
Analysis as of
Is Linde PLC stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model rates Linde as Hold (Score 63/100). Operational excellence and AI order backlog meet a P/E of 31.3x and limited short-term margin catalysts.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 52/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 58/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 62/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 45/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 72/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 68/100 (weight 15%)
Linde PLC opportunities and risks
What speaks for LIN
- High demand for electronic specialty gases due to the AI semiconductor boom
What speaks against LIN
- Margin pressure in the US healthcare segment (Lincare)
Peers and competitors
- HEX.L
- RIFT.L
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIN | 31.3x | 6.4x | 18.5x | 37.6% | 20.4% | 2.2% |
| HEX.L | n/a | 0.0x | n/a | 0.0% | 0.0% | -8.8% |
| Peer median | n/a | 0.0x | n/a | 0.0% | 0.0% | -8.8% |
Frequently asked questions about Linde PLC (LIN)
Is LIN stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Linde PLC as HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. The TradeMates model rates Linde as Hold (Score 63/100). Operational excellence and AI order backlog meet a P/E of 31.3x and limited short-term margin catalysts. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is LIN stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for LIN is HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.