LIN stock verdict - Avoid
LIN
Linde plc
AVOIDBasic Materials
$469.89
Fundamentals below bar
$469.89
Heavy$205.78Buy$274.38Fair$342.97Exit$411.56
VALUE38
GROWTH25
QUALITY86
TECHNICAL—
TRUST SCORE
96High
confidence in this read — data completeness, earnings quality & coverage
Technicals: insufficient price history
PROS
- Strong return on equity of 18.5% (TTM)
- Balance sheet holds net cash (cash exceeds total debt)
CONS
- Trades above the model's exit level ($411.56) — overvalued on this framework
- Rich for its growth rate (PEG 2.6)
✳ Pros and cons are machine-generated from the latest fundamentals and technicals.
EARNINGS QUALITY · we check the accounting so you don't have to
✓Operating cash flow is 145% of net income — profit is backed by real cash
SECTOR PEERS
Analysis as of 2026-09-25 · price live, fundamentals from latest filings
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FAQ
Why is LIN rated Avoid?
LIN (Linde plc) is rated Avoid because the model combines fundamentals, price action, and earnings-quality checks. The current signal is Fundamentals below bar. Strong return on equity of 18.5% (TTM) and Balance sheet holds net cash (cash exceeds total debt)
Is LIN overvalued right now?
LIN is trading at $469.89 versus an estimated fair value of $342.97. That puts the stock in avoid territory on this framework. Trades above the model's exit level ($411.56) — overvalued on this framework and Rich for its growth rate (PEG 2.6)
What should I watch before acting on LIN?
Watch the trust score of 96, the earnings-quality checks, and any red flags. Trades above the model's exit level ($411.56) — overvalued on this framework and Rich for its growth rate (PEG 2.6)