Linde plc (LIN) Interest Coverage Ratio: 42.15x
The interest coverage ratio for Linde plc (LIN) is 42.15x as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
LIN Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
42.15x
LIN Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | — | 42.15x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 34.40x | 24.66x | 14.77x | 12.75x |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 17.05x | 19.29x | 15.97x | 13.34x |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 8.11x | 8.41x | 8.15x | 8.08x |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 12.08x | 9.90x | 8.00x | 7.79x |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | -4.10x | 17.23x | 17.20x | 17.49x |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 45.07x | 29.07x | 32.86x | 37.72x |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 3.41x | 5.28x | 5.86x | 6.14x |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 2.75x | 3.88x | 4.05x | 3.80x |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 6.15x | 6.81x | 9.88x | 9.08x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
42.1x
Debt/Equity
0.71
Current Ratio
0.88
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
- < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
- 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
- 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
- > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
Linde plc Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Linde plc Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The interest coverage ratio for LIN stock is 42.15x.
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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Sanjiv Lamba