Linde plc

As of June 30, 2026, Linde plc carries a market capitalization of 205.23B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 226.82B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Linde plc's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Linde plc has 460.98M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Linde plc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 32.68. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.68, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 6.00.

As of June 30, 2026, Linde plc trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 19.63 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 7.31 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 27.63 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Linde plc trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 23.89, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 226.82B versus a market cap of 205.23B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Linde plc maintains a current ratio of 0.88, meaning it holds 0.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 68.95, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 28.70 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Linde plc posted a return on equity (ROE) of 18.67, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 10.91 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 8.31, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 11.04, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 475,860.90 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 65,205.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 8.63 indicates how many times Linde plc sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Linde plc recorded 1.83B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 22.31, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 8.18B, leaving 6.34B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Linde plc's stock has gained approximately 17.51% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 417.50, while the 200-day moving average is 423.28.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Linde plc generated 31.03B in revenue and converted that into 6.34B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 13.88. EBITDA reached 11.56B, while operating income came in at 8.41B.

As of June 30, 2026, Linde plc holds 4.29B in cash and equivalents against 24.52B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 20.23B. Total book value stands at 34.21B, with working capital of -1.71B providing operational flexibility.

Linde plc produced 9.18B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Linde plc posted a gross margin of 48.35, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 27.10 and net profit margin of 20.43 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Linde plc paid dividends of 5.41 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 37.92 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 4.41, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 1.90, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Linde plc shareholders.

Linde plc's most recent stock split took place on December 16, 2003 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Linde plc has an Altman Z-Score of 4.81, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.