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Linde (LIN) Financial Forecast Calculator

Interactive 5-year forecast and DCF for Linde. Adjust revenue growth, gross margin, capex intensity, WACC, and terminal growth - see revenue, free cash flow, and enterprise value update in real time. Seeded from Linde’s most recent SEC filings.

Revenue FY30
$39.72B
from $32.85B
FCF FY30
$10.69B
Margin 26.9%
Enterprise value
$151.08B
4.6× LTM revenue
Equity value
$136.36B
Net debt $14.72B
Revenue & free cash flow - history and 5-year forecast
Line (area)
Bars
Historicals from SEC EDGAR (grey). Forecast years (color) update live as you move the sliders.

Assumptions

Revenue growth (annual)
3.9%
-10.0%baseline 3.9%40.0%
Gross margin
43.2%
5.0%baseline 43.2%90.0%
Capex % of revenue
11.3%
0.0%baseline 11.3%30.0%
WACC (discount rate)
9.00%
4.0%baseline 9.0%18.0%
Terminal growth
2.50%
0.0%baseline 2.5%5.0%

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Keep iterating on the Linde forecast in Excel. The downloadable sample has every assumption you see here plus a fully integrated income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and debt schedule - five years of SEC historicals and live formulas in a fully editable workbook.

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Income statement, green brand palette
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Frequently asked

What does Linde plc do and what are its main business segments?+

Linde plc is the world's largest industrial gas and engineering company, producing atmospheric and process gases for a variety of end markets including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and electronics. Its business segments include Americas, EMEA, APAC, and Linde Engineering, reflecting its global operational reach.

What drives Linde plc's revenue and business stability?+

Linde's revenue is driven by its highly resilient, localized business model, characterized by long-term take-or-pay contracts with energy cost pass-through provisions. This structure, combined with volume recovery, pricing power, and the execution of its $10.4 billion project backlog, ensures stable returns and top-line performance.

What is Linde plc's capital expenditure strategy and how does it impact its financial model?+

Linde's capital expenditure, typically 10% to 14% of revenue, is primarily allocated to growth initiatives, particularly in clean energy and electronics. This significant investment, including its $10.4 billion project backlog, is a crucial assumption in financial models, reflecting future expansion and cash flow generation.

What are key considerations for valuing Linde plc using a DCF model?+

Key considerations for a DCF model include forecasting earnings and cash flow based on volume recovery, pricing power, and energy cost pass-through dynamics. Analysts should also account for the execution of its substantial project backlog and its asset-heavy, highly contracted business model when determining valuation inputs.

Can I download an Excel financial model for Linde plc and what is its forecast horizon?+

Yes, an Excel financial model for Linde plc is available for download, serving as a comprehensive equity valuation and scenario planning tool. This model provides forecasts for earnings and cash flow with a horizon extending from FY2026 to FY2030.

How does Linde plc manage its working capital and what is its net working capital profile?+

Linde plc manages its working capital efficiently, often using strong supplier terms to fund operations. Its net working capital as a percentage of revenue typically ranges from slightly negative to neutral, indicating effective management of its current assets and liabilities.

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