AlphaStocks
6.4
Consider Buy

LINDE PLC (LIN)

Materials / Industrial Gases

S&P 500

$512.17

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#169out of 1124 in Materials

Is LINDE PLC a Good Investment in 2026?

LINDE PLC (LIN) scores 6.4 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Buffett model rates LINDE PLC as Strong. However, the Graham model rates it Caution — Significantly above fair value. LINDE PLC currently trades above its estimated fair value of $346, suggesting limited upside at current prices. LINDE PLC ranks #169 out of 1124 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E35.1ROE17.9Market Cap239BDiv Yield1.2

Estimated Fair Value

$345.6848% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 35x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of 7% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

5/9

Buffett

Strong

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 2.7 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Top half (rank 30%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LINDE PLC (LIN) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, LINDE PLC (LIN) scores 6.4 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 35x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of 7% may not justify the premium.
What is LINDE PLC's Piotroski F-Score?
LINDE PLC's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 5/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is LIN overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $346, LIN appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 48% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 35x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of 7% may not justify the premium.
How does LIN compare to other Materials stocks?
LINDE PLC ranks #169 out of 1124 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 15% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about LIN?
AlphaStocks evaluates LIN using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.4/10.

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