Linde plc
LINBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeLinde plc operates as an industrial gas company worldwide. The $234.56B market capitalization puts LIN squarely in mega-cap range for its industry. The company offers atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases; and process gases, such as hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene.
Market Cap
$234.56B
Beta
0.71
P/E (TTM)
32.85
P/E (Fwd)
25.99
EPS (TTM)
$15.49
EPS (Fwd)
$19.57
ROE
18.4%
ROA
7.2%
Cash
$4.90B
Total Debt
$28.01B
Free CF
$4.16B
52W Change
14.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LIN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, LIN finished 1.64% above its 150-day moving average ($495.33) and 3.31% above its 200-day moving average ($487.33). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is LIN overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, LIN's RSI(14) was 76.4, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $4.90B in cash, though total debt stands at $28.01B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $4.16B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 18.4%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 7.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $33.36B (2022) to $33.99B (2025).
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Linde plc's trajectory.