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

Investors may be wary of LINDEINDIA as its revenues are expected to fall below the prior year's levels. A revenue decrease often leads to concerns about profitability, as it is likely to affect the company's bottom line, prompting investors to take a more cautious approach.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.88500
forwardPE 68.29936
debtToEquity 1.68700
earningsGrowth 0.60700
revenueGrowth 0.01500
grossMargins 0.59361
operatingMargins 0.35068
trailingEps 60.39000
forwardEps 85.85000

Linde India Limited's elevated forward PE ratio indicates that the stock may face limited price growth and is at risk for a correction. Investors should consider this metric alongside other fundamentals to accurately assess the stock's valuation.
LINDEINDIA's positive gross and operating margins highlight its profitability and operational efficiency. These strong margins demonstrate the company's ability to control costs while generating substantial revenue, contributing to a healthy financial performance.
LINDEINDIA's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS suggests that the company is expected to generate stronger profits this year. This points to improving financial performance, with LINDEINDIA anticipated to deliver better earnings than it did in the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for LINDEINDIA
Price projections for LINDEINDIA

LINDEINDIA's price projections have gradually decreased, indicating a more conservative outlook from analysts. The repeated downward revisions suggest waning confidence in the company's ability to achieve its previous targets.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for LINDEINDIA
Recommendations trend for LINDEINDIA


Analysts' recent buy bias toward LINDEINDIA suggests the stock is gaining favor as a strong investment choice. This optimism could drive more investors to see LINDEINDIA as a smart place to invest, further bolstering confidence in the company's long-term growth and potential returns.