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Linde plc (LIN) EV/FCF Ratio: 50.66x

Is Linde plc’s EV/FCF ratio high or low?

Linde plc's EV/FCF ratio of 50.66x is 31% above its 5-year average of 38.79x, near the high end of its 5-year range (21.25x–51.95x).

As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 6.18% above its 12-month average of 47.71x.

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LIN EV/FCF Ratio
50.66x+1.50% 1Y
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LIN Average EV/FCF Ratio Chart

LIN Current vs Average EV/FCF Ratio Chart

LIN EV/FCF Ratio Metrics

EV/FCF RATIO

50.66x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG TTM

47.71x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 3Y

45.18x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 5Y

38.79x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 10Y

39.98x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 15Y

47.23x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 20Y

48.03x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+6.18%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+12.13%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+30.60%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+26.70%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+7.27%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+5.47%

LIN Competitors' EV/FCF Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/FCF RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Linde plc (LIN)$238.27B50.66x47.71x45.18x38.79x
Newmont Corporation (NEM)$101.04B7.95x15.26x127.72x85.42x
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)$91.93B15.37x21.53x62.16x45.17x
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)$75.55B30.62x40.92x43.10x45.44x
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)$72.95B43.57x51.73x45.21x47.04x
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)$62.06B71.34x74.24x74.24x240.08x
Nucor Corporation (NUE)$58.38B117.17x83.43x23.12x17.06x
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)$35.36B36.65x40.81x50.00x50.66x
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)$19.79B62.94x64.62x56.50x880.16x
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)$18.56B18.99x17.56x21.22x20.70x

Cash Flow Valuation Comparison

EV/FCF

50.7x

P/FCF

46.6x

FCF Yield

2.15%

Formula: EV/FCF = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow

EV/FCF vs P/FCF:

  • EV/FCF accounts for debt and cash through enterprise value
  • P/FCF only considers equity value
  • EV/FCF can be compared across companies with different debt levels
  • Both measure how the market values cash generation

Linde plc EV/FCF Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/FCF = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

Enterprise value to free cash flow compares total company value to the cash the business generates after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Linde plc EV/FCF Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/FCF ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
The EV/FCF ratio for LIN stock is 50.66x.
Is Linde plc's EV/FCF ratio high or low?
Linde plc's EV/FCF ratio of 50.66x is 31% above its 5-year average of 38.79x, near the high end of its 5-year range (21.25x–51.95x).
What is the TTM average EV/FCF ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
The TTM average EV/FCF ratio for LIN stock is 47.71x.
What is the 3Y average EV/FCF ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 3Y average EV/FCF ratio for LIN stock is 45.18x.
What is the 5Y average EV/FCF ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 5Y average EV/FCF ratio for LIN stock is 38.79x.
What is the 10Y average EV/FCF ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 10Y average EV/FCF ratio for LIN stock is 39.98x.
What is the 15Y average EV/FCF ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 15Y average EV/FCF ratio for LIN stock is 47.23x.
What is the 20Y average EV/FCF ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 20Y average EV/FCF ratio for LIN stock is 48.03x.

Linde plc EV/FCF Ratio History

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2026-06-1050.66x
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About Linde plc

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.

Woking
65,069 employees
Basic Materials / Chemicals - Specialty
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
CEO
Sanjiv Lamba