Linde plc
NASDAQ Global SelectTotal Valuation
Linde plc carries a market capitalization of 236.97B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 255.65B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 236.97B |
| Enterprise Value | 255.65B |
Share Statistics
Linde plc currently has 462.60M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 462.60M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Linde plc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 32.73. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.69, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 13.14.
| PE Ratio | 32.73 |
| PS Ratio | 6.69 |
| PB Ratio | 13.14 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 431.59 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 22.34 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 22.22 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Linde plc trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 19.35 and an EV/FCF ratio of 23.69. The EV/Sales ratio of 7.38 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 27.17 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 7.38 |
| EV / EBITDA | 19.35 |
| EV / EBIT | 27.17 |
| EV / FCF | 23.69 |
Financial Position
Linde plc maintains a current ratio of 0.83, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 65.64, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 28.35 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 0.83 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
| Debt / Equity | 65.64 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.99 |
| Interest Coverage | 28.35 |
Financial Efficiency
Linde plc posts a return on equity of 45.42 and a return on invested capital of 11.34.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 45.42 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 8.38 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 11.34 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 17.25 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 8.74 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Linde plc has paid 2.05B in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 22.40.
| Income Tax | 2.05B |
| Effective Tax Rate | 22.40 |
Stock Price Statistics
Linde plc's stock has gained approximately 11.42142% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 506.17, while the 200-day moving average is 467.71.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | 11.42142% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 506.17 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 467.71 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Linde plc generated 34.66B in revenue and converted that into 7.08B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 15.43. EBITDA reached 13.21B, while operating income came in at 9.41B.
| Revenue | 34.66B |
| Gross Profit | 16.90B |
| Operating Income | 9.41B |
| Pretax Income | 9.15B |
| Net Income | 7.08B |
| EBITDA | 13.21B |
| EBIT | 9.41B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 15.43 |
Balance Sheet
Linde plc holds 3.96B in cash and equivalents against 26.32B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 22.36B. Total book value stands at 17.64B, with working capital of -2.64B providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3.96B |
| Total Debt | 26.32B |
| Net Debt | 22.36B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 17.64B |
| Book Value Per Share | 37.73 |
| Working Capital | -2.64B |
Cash Flow
Linde plc produced 10.43B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months.
| Operating Cash Flow | 10.43B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | 10.43B |
| FCF Per Share | 22.31 |
Margins
Linde plc operates with a gross margin of 48.77, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 27.15 and net profit margin of 20.44 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 48.77 |
| Operating Margin | 27.15 |
| Pretax Margin | 26.40 |
| Profit Margin | 20.44 |
| EBITDA Margin | 38.13 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 38.33 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 6.08 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 38.33 |
| Shareholder Yield | 2.65 |
| FCF Yield | 4.48 |
Stock Splits
Linde plc's most recent stock split took place on December 16, 2003 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 12/16/2003 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |
Scores
Linde plc posts an Altman Z-Score of 4.87, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 4.87 |