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

With LINDEINDIA's revenues expected to fall below the previous year's, investors are likely to approach the stock with caution. Declining revenues can negatively affect profitability, which makes it harder for the company to maintain investor confidence and perform well in the market.

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 a risk of overvaluation, which could curtail further price gains and lead to a correction. Investors should carefully weigh this metric alongside other fundamental indicators to gauge the stock's overall financial health.
LINDEINDIA's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates the company's profits may decrease. This trend could signal a downturn in financial performance, suggesting that LINDEINDIA might struggle to maintain its current profit levels.
Linde India Limited'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

LINDEINDIA's price has continuously remained near the lower end of analysts' projections, indicating that it may be facing challenges in meeting market expectations. This trend raises concerns about the company's future growth trajectory.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for LINDEINDIA
Recommendations trend for LINDEINDIA


LINDEINDIA has received a favorable buy bias from analysts recently, positioning it as a solid investment opportunity. This sentiment may attract more investors, who view LINDEINDIA as a stable option to park their money and potentially benefit from the company's continued growth and profitability.