LindeWBO:LIN +1.65%26 FCF Yield % is 2.15 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates WBO:LIN with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €437.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Linde ranks better than 57.93% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Linde's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €4,371 Mil, and Market Cap is €207,274 Mil. Therefore, Linde's FCF Yield % for today is 2.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Linde's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:LIN'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 2.96 Max: 5.13
Current: 2.15
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Linde was 5.13%. The lowest was 1.30%. And the median was 2.96%.
WBO:LIN's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 57.93% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.89
vs WBO:LIN: 2.15
Linde's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.23%.
Linde FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Linde FCF Yield % Related Terms
Linde FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Linde's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Linde's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Linde FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Linde's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linde's FCF Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Linde (WBO:LIN) has a FCF Yield % of 2.15 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Linde and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, Linde's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.30 to 5.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Linde ranks #676 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Linde's FCF Yield % too high?
Linde's current FCF Yield % of 2.15 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 5.13. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Linde's value of 2.15 is 141.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linde ranks #676 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Linde has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linde's FCF Yield % compare to SHW and ECL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Linde ranks #676 out of 1607 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Linde in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Linde's value of 2.15 is 141.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Linde's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.30 to 5.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 0.89, Linde has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.89, based on 1,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Linde's current FCF Yield % of 2.15 is 141.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Linde and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linde's current FCF Yield % is 2.15, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linde stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde (WBO:LIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €437.71, compared to a current price of €455.60 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.15, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 141.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.89. Linde's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Linde (WBO:LIN), the current FCF Yield % is 2.15 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Linde (WBO:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €455.60 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €437.71.
GuruFocus considers Linde to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:LIN:
FCF Yield %: 2.15 (27% below median its 10-year median of 2.96)
GF Value™: €437.71 vs. price of €455.60 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 141.6% above the Chemicals median (#676 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:LIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $34 billion in revenue in 2025.
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