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Linde plc

Basic Materials · Rank #193 · Analyzed Apr 20, 2026

$492.23

Current Price

$119.77

Intrinsic Value

-63.8%

Upside/Downside

3/10

Score

3/5

Quality

Analysis Summary

Valuation Consensus0/3 methods agree
Quality Score3/5.0
Framework RatingSELL
Price vs Intrinsic ValueOvervalued by 63.8%

Fair Value Range

Low$68.61
Base (IV)$119.77
High$178.17

Entry Points

Conservative$68.61
Moderate$94.19
Aggressive$119.77

Quality & Moat Breakdown

Return on Equity17.8% → 1.0/1.0
Debt LevelD/E 71 → 0/1.0
Revenue QualityGrowth 1.4%, margin Δ+2.9% +recovery → 0.5/1.0
Moat Strength2.5/5 → 0.5/1.0
Profit Margins20.3% → 1.0/1.0

Methodology

This analysis uses a unified valuation framework combining three methods — Discounted Cash Flow (3-scenario), Earnings Power Value, and Asset Valuation — with a quality scoring overlay. A stock needs 2/3 valuation methods to agree and a quality score ≥ 3.5/5 for a BUY rating.

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