Linde plc
LINBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Sep 9, 2026
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Daily timeframeLinde plc operates as an industrial gas company worldwide. The $215.91B 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
$215.91B
Beta
0.73
P/E (TTM)
30.18
P/E (Fwd)
23.95
EPS (TTM)
$15.52
EPS (Fwd)
$19.56
ROE
18.4%
ROA
7.2%
Cash
$4.90B
Total Debt
$28.01B
Free CF
$4.16B
52W Change
0.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LIN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 26, 2026 close, LIN finished 1.73% below its 150-day moving average ($495.78) and 2.32% above its 200-day moving average ($476.13). 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 August 26, 2026 close, LIN's RSI(14) was 46.1, in neutral territory (between 30 and 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. The company generates $4.16B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. 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).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Linde plc and its sector.