Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
In Guru Portfolios
Manager | Fund | Portfolio Weight (%) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Mandel | Lone Pine Capital | 4.9% | +4.94% |
| Kenneth Griffin | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 0.0% | -0.01% |
| Steven Cohen | Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | 0.0% | -0.03% |
About
Linde plc functions as a global industrial gas and engineering powerhouse, extending its operations throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company's comprehensive product line features atmospheric gases like oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and various rare gases, alongside a diverse array of process gases such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, specialized electronic gases, and acetylene. Beyond gas supply, Linde is also adept at designing and constructing turnkey process plants. These engineering solutions serve both third-party customers and its own gas business facilities, covering types like olefin, natural gas, air separation, hydrogen, and synthesis gas plants. Linde's extensive client base spans numerous sectors, including healthcare, energy, general manufacturing, food and beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel production, aerospace, chemicals, and water treatment. Established in 1879, the company is headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA
Target Price
The average target price of LIN is 506 and suggests 4.63% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendation