Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

Linde India Limited operates as an industrial gases company in India. The company operates in two segments, Gases, Related Products and Services; and Project Engineering Division. The Gases, Related Products and Services segment produces and sells oxygen, nitrogen, and argon gases. This segment engages in provision of pipeline gas supply to steel, glass, and chemical industries; liquefied gases through cryogenic tankers to various industrial sectors; and compressed gas in cylinders to fabrication, manufacturing, and construction industries. It offers gases, such as medical oxygen, synthetic air, and nitrous oxide for pharmaceutical use, as well as medical gas distribution systems to hospitals. The Project Engineering Division is involved in the design and engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of air separation plants and related projects on turnkey basis. This segment manufactures distillation columns for air separation plants, cryogenic liquid storage tanks, ambient and steam bath vaporizers, process vessels, small sized cold boxes, and containerized micro plants for cylinder filling, submerged combustion vaporizer, and liquefiers for in-house use, as well as for sale to third party customers. In addition, the company supplies range of gases and mixtures; and provides related services, including the construction and installation of plants, equipment, pipelines, and associated engineering services to various industries. The company was formerly known as BOC India Limited and changed its name to Linde India Limited in February 2013. Linde India Limited was incorporated in 1935 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India. Linde India Limited is a subsidiary of The BOC Group Limited.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for LINDEINDIA
Revenue projections for LINDEINDIA

LINDEINDIA is projected to experience a revenue decline compared to last year, a development that often leads to investor caution. The drop could negatively impact the company's bottom line, as lower revenues typically signal reduced profitability, prompting more conservative investment strategies.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.96900
forwardPE 66.57055
debtToEquity 1.10900
earningsGrowth 0.12300
revenueGrowth -0.06100
grossMargins 0.54636
operatingMargins 0.25970
trailingEps 53.62000
forwardEps 0.00000

LINDEINDIA's high forward PE suggests the stock may be overvalued, which could prevent further price gains and lead to a correction. This parameter should be carefully evaluated in context with other fundamental data to ensure a balanced view.
Linde India Limited's low earnings and revenue growth suggest that the company may see declining profits. This indicates potential financial challenges ahead, and could lead to a more cautious outlook from investors.
LINDEINDIA's positive gross and operating margins suggest the company is performing profitably. These margins reflect efficient cost management and strong revenue generation, signaling healthy financial performance and operational effectiveness.

Price projections:

Price projections for LINDEINDIA
Price projections for LINDEINDIA

The price of Linde India Limited has regularly been close to the lower end of projections, suggesting that it might be struggling to meet market expectations. This trend raises questions about the company's future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for LINDEINDIA
Recommendations trend for LINDEINDIA


Analysts' buy bias toward Linde India Limited suggests the stock is seen as a solid investment, potentially motivating investors to consider it for their portfolios. With this positive outlook, Linde India Limited is likely to be viewed as a secure place to allocate funds, driving further interest in the stock.