Linde plc (LIN)
Linde plc operates in the Chemicals - Specialty industry of the Basic Materials sector, headquartered in Woking, SU, GB. The stock last traded at $484.49, down 1.23% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $224.12B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 31.14, a net margin of 20.6%. Its beta of 0.73 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
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.
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