Linde Plc.
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Current Fair Value
42.1% downsideOvervalued by 42.1% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.
Share Statistics
| Market cap | $242.20 Billion |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Value | $262.93 Billion |
| Dividend Yield | $6.20 (1.18%) |
| Earnings per Share | $14.67 |
| Beta | 0.73 |
| Outstanding Shares | 464,051,000 |
Return
| Return on Equity | 18.47% |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets | 8.25% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 13.18% |
Valuation & Multiples
| P/E Ratio | 34.1 |
|---|---|
| PEG | 310.05 |
| Price to Sales | 7.05 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 6.06 |
| Enterprise Value to Revenue | 7.59 |
| Enterprise Value to EBIT | 28.13 |
| Enterprise Value to Net Income | 36 |
| Total Debt to Enterprise | 0.09 |
| Debt to Equity | 0.64 |
Revenue Sources
No data
Insider Trades
Last Earnings Call
Next Earnings Call
Institutional Put/Call Ratio
Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.
| Put/Call Ratio | 1.3174▲ 27.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Calls | 1,413,996▼ 17.87% |
| Total Puts | 1,862,773▲ 3.31% |
Institutional Ownership
Holdings and activity of institutional investors.
| Ownership % | 81.04%▼ 0.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Invested | $187.84B▲ 15.25% |
| Investors Holding | 2,309▲ 152.00% |
ESG Score
No data
About Linde Plc
CEO: Stephen Angel Relevant Senate Committees
This committee's technical expertise and official revenue estimates are critical for the development of tax legislation. Its influence directly shapes corporate tax structures and capital investment incentives, which profoundly impact Linde's financial planning, profitability, and investment decisions.
This powerful committee controls taxation and trade policy. Changes in corporate tax rates, investment credits, or international trade tariffs (e.g., impacting raw materials or global distribution) directly affect Linde's profitability, capital investment decisions, and global supply chain costs.
This committee directly allocates federal discretionary spending. Its subcommittees determine precise funding for defense programs, scientific research, and infrastructure projects—all areas where Linde's products and engineering services are utilized by government agencies or government contractors.
Linde supplies medical gases and related equipment, subject to FDA oversight. Furthermore, labor laws, minimum wage regulations, and union policies, which this committee oversees, directly impact Linde's operational costs and workforce management across its industrial operations.
As a major global corporation, Linde's strategic M&A activities are subject to antitrust review by the Department of Justice, which falls under this committee's oversight. Intellectual property protection is also crucial for Linde's advanced technologies and processes.
Linde supplies industrial gases and engineering solutions to defense contractors and for military applications. This committee's authorization of the annual NDAA and funding decisions for the Department of Defense directly impact a significant customer segment for Linde.
Linde's operations are energy-intensive, making national energy policy and energy costs highly relevant. The company is also a key player in the emerging hydrogen economy, which falls under this committee's purview. Mining sector customers also rely on industrial gases.
Linde's production facilities (industrial gas plants, chemical processes) are subject to stringent EPA regulations. The committee's role in driving infrastructure spending could also increase demand for industrial gases used in construction and manufacturing, and impacts regulatory costs for chemical sectors.
Linde is a global company with operations in numerous countries. U.S. foreign policy, sanctions (e.g., on energy producers or specific countries), and international trade agreements directly impact its global supply chains, market access, and operational costs.