Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

50 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 46
Quality 59
Growth 35
Balance sheet 39
Cash quality 37
Capital allocation 85
Momentum 53

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

3.86 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 2026-08-06

Quick answers

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

The composite reads 50/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 46, quality 59, growth 35, balance sheet 39, cash quality 37, capital allocation 85, momentum 53. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

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

3.86, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-06. 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 2026-08-06. 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 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.