Linde plc
LINBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Jun 2, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Linde plc focuses on Specialty Chemicals services and products. Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company worldwide. With a market capitalization of $229.98B, it sits in mega-cap territory. It 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
$229.98B
Beta
0.74
P/E (TTM)
33.01
P/E (Fwd)
25.24
EPS (TTM)
$15.07
EPS (Fwd)
$19.71
ROE
18.2%
ROA
7.2%
Cash
$3.96B
Total Debt
$26.32B
Free CF
$4.69B
52W Change
5.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Linde plc carries $26.32B in total debt against $3.96B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 6.6x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $4.69B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 18.2% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing LIN.