Loading stock data…
LIN
$504.40+11.24 (+2.28%)
Market ClosedLast close May 11
Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company worldwide.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Linde plc in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $504.40. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $521.28, remaining 9.5% above its 200-day moving average. Technical signals show neutral RSI of 56 and bearish MACD signal, explaining why LIN maintains its current momentum and trend strength. The Whystock Score of 85/100 reflects a high-conviction bullish alignment.
Ecosystem Influences
Neutral momentum (RSI 56) — price action in range
Long-term trend bullish (Price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Loading Financials...
Peer Comparison
Whystock Valuation Model
Whystock fair value is estimated using a trailing P/E model adjusted for return on equity: Fair P/E = 18 + (ROE × 20). Fair Value = (Current Price ÷ Trailing P/E) × Fair P/E. A base P/E of 18 represents a typical market multiple, scaled upward for companies that earn high returns on equity. The result is a theoretical "normalised" price — not a price target or investment advice. Large deviations are common for high-growth or loss-making companies.
Current Price$504.40
Potential Downside
36.5%
Whystock Fair Value$320.27
Price
UndervaluedFair ValueOvervalued
Simplified model based on P/E and ROE. Not a substitute for full valuation analysis. Data may be delayed. See our Terms.
Analyst Consensus25 analysts
Buy
Mean target$540.61+7.2%
Range$400.00 – $600.00
Fundamentals
Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company worldwide. 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...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$229.20B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
33.88
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.79
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
129.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
17.56%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.77M
Recent News
Is Linde (LIN) One of the Best Basic Materials Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds?
Linde (NASDAQ:LIN) is one of the best basic materials stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On May 1, Linde reported solid Q1 2026 results, with sales rising 8% to $8.8 billion and adjusted EPS increasing 10% to $4.33. This was driven by a 3% increase in underlying sales, supported by price attainment and project […]
Assessing Linde (LIN) Valuation After Recent Share Price Softness And Modest Undervaluation Signals
Linde: recent performance snapshot Linde (LIN) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with the stock last closing at US$493.85. Short term moves include a 1.6% decline over the past day and a 1.5% decline over the past week. Over longer periods, Linde shows a 0.1% decline over the past month, alongside gains of 10.2% over the past 3 months, 15.1% year to date and 10.4% over the past year on a total return basis. See our latest analysis for Linde. Short term share price pressure has...
BMO Capital Stays Bullish on Linde (LIN) as RBC Capital Sees Room for Guidance Upside
With a YTD Return of 15.65% as of May 7, Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy to Beat the S&P 500. On May 5, BMO Capital raised its price recommendation on Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) to $560 from $545. It reiterated an Outperform rating after the company posted a Q1 earnings […]
Walmart and 8 More Old Economy Stocks for an AI Melt Up
The Nasdaq keeps hitting record highs. It’s time to take a look at something besides chips, AI, and software. Here are nine companies to consider.
The Bull Case For Linde (LIN) Could Change Following Q1 2026 Earnings Beat And Dividend Hike
Linde plc has already reported its first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to US$8,781 million and net income reaching US$1,857 million, alongside a quarterly dividend of US$1.60 per share declared for payment in June. The earnings release highlighted higher margins, double-digit earnings per share growth and a US$7.10 billion project backlog, underlining the company’s capacity to fund both expansion projects and ongoing shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how Linde’s double-digit...