Linde plc LIN NASDAQ

Linde plc (LIN) has shown moderate revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $33.4B to $34.0B (average +0.6%/yr). Net income reached $6.9B, reflecting exceptional earnings expansion at +20.2%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 20.3%, which is high. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 43.3% (moderate), with a +1.6pp trend over the period. With a $232B market cap and MOAT composite score of 79/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (73/100, Partial) — growth is present but not consistently above 5% across both metrics
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 35-year history, the company was profitable in 34 of 35 years — an excellent long-term track record
• INCOME (85/100, Pass) — proves strong profitability and pricing power
• MOAT (79/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 70/100 with 5/7 criteria passed.