LIN stock verdict - Avoid
LIN
Linde plc
AVOIDBasic Materials
$512.28
Fundamentals below bar
$512.28
Heavy$141.28Buy$188.37Fair$235.46Exit$282.55
FUNDAMENTAL43
TECHNICAL52
TRUST SCORE
100High
confidence in this read — data completeness, earnings quality & coverage
Neutral · EMA20 516.7 · EMA50 513.9 · EMA200 487.72 · RSI 46.8 · MACD below signal
PROS
- Strong return on equity of 18.4% (TTM)
CONS
- Trades above the model's exit level ($282.55) — overvalued on this framework
- Expensive on trailing earnings (P/E 34.0×)
✳ 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 150% of net income — profit is backed by real cash
✓Low accruals — reported profit tracks the cash actually generated
✓Receivables growing in line with sales
SECTOR PEERS
Analysis as of 2026-07-27 · price live, fundamentals from latest filings
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 18.4% (TTM)
Is LIN overvalued right now?
LIN is trading at $512.28 versus an estimated fair value of $235.46. That puts the stock in avoid territory on this framework. Trades above the model's exit level ($282.55) — overvalued on this framework and Expensive on trailing earnings (P/E 34.0×)
What should I watch before acting on LIN?
Watch the trust score of 100, the earnings-quality checks, and any red flags. Trades above the model's exit level ($282.55) — overvalued on this framework and Expensive on trailing earnings (P/E 34.0×)