Linde plc (LIN) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Basic Materials
Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company worldwide. The company 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, and acetylene. It also engages in the design and construction of turnkey process plants for third-party customers, as well as for its gas businesses, including air separation, hydrogen, synthesis, olefin, and natural gas plants. The company serves the healthcare, chemicals and energy, manufacturing, metals and mining, food and beverage, and electronics industries. It operates in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, China, Australia, South Korea, and India. Linde plc was founded in 1879 and is based in Woking, the United Kingdom.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 2.3% |
| Basic Materials Sector Avg FCF Yield | 3.5% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $5.1B |
| Market Cap | $222.5B |
| P/E Ratio | 31.1x |
Linde plc's FCF yield of 2.3% is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linde plc's (LIN) free cash flow yield?
Linde plc's (LIN) free cash flow yield is 2.3%. That is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Is LIN's free cash flow yield good?
At 2.3%, LIN's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Linde plc generate?
Linde plc generated $5.1B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $222.5B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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