Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

47 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 31
Quality 64
Growth 39
Balance sheet 53
Cash quality 39
Capital allocation 74
Momentum 36

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

3.70 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

5/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.87 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Linde plc Ordinary Shares's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 47/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 31, quality 64, growth 39, balance sheet 53, cash quality 39, capital allocation 74, momentum 36. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Linde plc Ordinary Shares's Altman Z-Score?

3.70, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Linde plc Ordinary Shares's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Linde plc Ordinary Shares's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.87 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

Related in the Closelook universe

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