LIN:NSD-Linde plc Ordinary Shares (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Specialty Chemicals |

Last Closing

USD 454.61

Change

+10.76 (+2.42)%

Market Cap

USD 208.95B

Volume

1.46M

Analyst Target

USD 264.80
Analyst Rating

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About

Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company in the United States, China, Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, and internationally. 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, acetylene, etc. The company also designs and constructs turnkey process plants for third-party customers, as well as for the gas businesses in various locations consist of air separation, hydrogen, synthesis, olefin, and natural gas plants. It serves a range of industries comprising healthcare, chemicals and energy, manufacturing, metals and mining, food and beverage, and electronics. Linde plc was founded in 1879 and is based in Woking, the United Kingdom.

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+0.42 (+2.58%)

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+0.08 (+2.58%)

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+0.39 (+2.58%)

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-0.01 (2.58%)

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 8.58% 95% A 86% B+
Dividend Return 0.36% 50% F 20% F
Total Return 8.94% 95% A 87% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 2.15% 79% B- 63% D
Dividend Return 1.27% 80% B- 29% F
Total Return 3.42% 79% B- 61% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 150.75% 75% C 86% B+
Dividend Return 13.22% 67% D+ 38% F
Total Return 163.97% 75% C 86% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 17.86% 68% D+ 75% C
Dividend Return 19.35% 68% D+ 76% C+
Total Return 1.49% 83% B 37% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 15.03% 100% F 83% B
Risk Adjusted Return 128.71% 95% A 99% N/A
Market Capitalization 208.95B 100% F 100% F

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.