Linde Plc (LIN) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Linde Plc (LIN) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Linde Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Linde Plc is a mega-cap company with a market capitalization of $229.77B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 10 Industrial Inorganic Chemicals issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 5.88x is the highest of the 9 peers that report one. Its ROE of 18.5% is the highest of the 9 peers that report one.
For LIN, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 27.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 1.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How LIN ranks among 5171 stocks
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Linde Plc (LIN) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Industrial Inorganic Chemicals peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | LIN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $229.77B | 1/10 |
| P/E Ratio | 32.16x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 5.88x | 1/9 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% | 7/8 |
| EPS | $15.50 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $84.78 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $76.90 | – |
| FCF/Share | $10.79 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | LIN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 18.5% | 1/9 |
| ROA | 8.2% | 1/10 |
| ROIC | 13.0% | 2/10 |
| Gross Margin | 48.4% | 1/8 |
| Operating Margin | 26.4% | 1/9 |
| Net Margin | 20.4% | 1/9 |
| EBT Margin | 26.8% | 1/9 |
| Tax Rate | 21.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | LIN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88x | 10/11 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.75x | 8/8 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.22x | 5/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.26x | 5/9 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.5x | 4/10 |
| Working Capital | -$1.95B | 11/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | LIN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $10.49B | 1/10 |
| Free Cash Flow | $4.97B | 1/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$5.51B | 7/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 5.8% | 3/5 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -1.9% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 14.0% | 1/7 |
| CapEx/Sales | 15.6% | 2/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | LIN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.40x | 6/8 |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.3x | 3/5 |
| Inventory Turnover | 8.6x | 2/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.2x | 7/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 58 days | 3/5 |
| Days Inventory | 42 days | 6/7 |
| Payables Period | 57 days | 1/6 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 44 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | LIN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $35.45B | 1/8 |
| Operating Income | $9.38B | 1/10 |
| Net Income | $7.24B | 1/10 |
| R&D Expense | $146M | 1/5 |
| SG&A Expense | $3.56B | 1/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $18.31B | 1/7 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | LIN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $6.24 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 40.3% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 461M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 7.9% | 1/7 |
| EPS Growth | 10.2% | 1/7 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $14.18B | 16.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $4.90B | 5.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $5.63B | 6.4% of assets |
| Inventory | $2.12B | 2.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $47.72B | 54.0% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $13.29B | 15.0% of assets |
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Linde Plc (LIN) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Linde Plc (Industrial Inorganic Chemicals): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| LIN Linde Plc | ▼ | $229.77B |
| APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | ▼ | $66.71B |
| MTX Minerals Technologies Inc | ▼ | $1.96B |
| STDN Standard Nuclear, Inc. | ▼ | $1.91B |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | ▶ | $855M |
| TROX Tronox Holdings Plc | ▲ | $554M |
| LXFR Luxfer Holdings Plc | ▼ | $461M |
| VHI Valhi Inc /De/ | ▲ | $415M |
| NL Nli Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $330M |
| LTBR Lightbridge Corp | ▲ | $195M |
| HGAS Global Gas Corp | ▲ | N/A |
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Linde Plc (LIN) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Linde Plc (LIN) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Linde Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Linde Plc stock predictions?
For LIN, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 27.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 1.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Linde Plc forecasts updated?
Linde Plc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Linde Plc's industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, LIN included, share the SEC industry code Industrial Inorganic Chemicals. The largest are: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD), Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX), Standard Nuclear, Inc. (STDN), Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO), Tronox Holdings Plc (TROX), Luxfer Holdings Plc (LXFR).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.