LIN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
LIN - Linde plc Ordinary Share
$496.36
5.24 (1.07%)
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5d:
+3.83%
30d:
-2.31%
90d:
+16.85%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 27, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 07, 2026
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Strength: 3.9/10
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: LIN shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 0.8% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: LIN shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 0.8% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$660.62
Based on 6.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$410.19
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 24.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: LIN is currently trading at $496.36, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $483.62 to $501.10. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 25.2) is in line with its historical norms (24.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.8% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LIN is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $500.34. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LIN is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $500.34. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$483.62 -
$501.10
Company Quality Score
60/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
71.0%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($515.82)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.8% growth with 5.8% revenue growth
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$483.62 -
$501.10
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$473.44
Resistance Level
$500.34
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 27, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
25.21
Wall Street Target
$515.82
(+5.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-9.4%
Profit Margin
20.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.8% premium
PE vs Historical
25.2 vs 24.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$495.05
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$499.01
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$503.00
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 25→25)
PE COMPRESSION
$490.75
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 25.2, Growth: 9.3%)
$641.27
(+31%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.4, Growth: 9.3%)
$569.70
(+16%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 9.3%)
$484.24
(-1%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (33x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (25x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 33.43 | Current EPS (TTM): $14.60
Bull Case
$716.37
(+50%)
Analyst growth 33.4%, PE expands to 36.8
Base Case
$651.25
(+36%)
Market implied 33.4%, PE stable at 33.4
Bear Case
$331.94
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 28.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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5
Buys
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Sells
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