Linde India Ltd
Linde India Limited, a subsidiary of BOC Group,UK (owns 75% stake in the co), is primarily engaged in manufacture of industrial and medical gases and construction of cryogenic and non cryogenic air separation plants.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 59,178 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 6,940
- High / Low ₹ 8,049 / 5,653
- Stock P/E 107
- Book Value ₹ 496
- Dividend Yield 0.06 %
- ROCE 18.2 %
- ROE 13.8 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
Cons
- Stock is trading at 14.0 times its book value
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 11.5% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 13.0% over last 3 years.
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Peer comparison
Commodities Chemicals Chemicals & Petrochemicals Industrial Gases
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Quarterly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Mar 2023 15m | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| 1,491 | 1,567 | 1,825 | 2,033 | 2,192 | 1,762 | 1,471 | 2,112 | 3,136 | 2,769 | 2,485 | 2,531 | |
| 1,214 | 1,337 | 1,539 | 1,705 | 1,866 | 1,347 | 1,096 | 1,564 | 2,371 | 2,066 | 1,720 | 1,622 | |
| Operating Profit | 277 | 230 | 287 | 328 | 326 | 415 | 375 | 548 | 765 | 702 | 765 | 909 |
| OPM % | 19% | 15% | 16% | 16% | 15% | 24% | 25% | 26% | 24% | 25% | 31% | 36% |
| 11 | 22 | 34 | 11 | 23 | 862 | 44 | 348 | 109 | 77 | 68 | 67 | |
| Interest | 103 | 90 | 116 | 116 | 103 | 86 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 14 |
| Depreciation | 181 | 162 | 195 | 206 | 199 | 177 | 176 | 181 | 253 | 201 | 214 | 235 |
| Profit before tax | 4 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 47 | 1,013 | 236 | 711 | 614 | 571 | 606 | 727 |
| Tax % | -51% | -4,164% | -31% | -17% | 29% | 28% | 34% | 28% | 13% | 25% | 26% | 24% |
| 5 | 23 | 13 | 19 | 33 | 727 | 156 | 514 | 536 | 426 | 448 | 551 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.63 | 2.75 | 1.57 | 2.22 | 3.93 | 85.27 | 18.24 | 60.26 | 62.82 | 49.99 | 52.51 | 64.59 |
| Dividend Payout % | 237% | 27% | 48% | 45% | 38% | 12% | 16% | 22% | 19% | 24% | 23% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 5% |
| 5 Years: | 11% |
| 3 Years: | -7% |
| TTM: | 2% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 41% |
| 5 Years: | 30% |
| 3 Years: | 1% |
| TTM: | 24% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 10 Years: | 38% |
| 5 Years: | 34% |
| 3 Years: | 20% |
| 1 Year: | -8% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | 11% |
| 5 Years: | 14% |
| 3 Years: | 13% |
| Last Year: | 14% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Equity Capital | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Reserves | 1,304 | 1,307 | 1,310 | 1,322 | 1,342 | 2,052 | 2,118 | 2,606 | 3,029 | 3,349 | 3,694 | 4,142 |
| 1,564 | 1,388 | 1,445 | 1,282 | 1,199 | 108 | 7 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 42 | 79 | |
| 926 | 883 | 722 | 680 | 759 | 970 | 1,048 | 1,287 | 1,246 | 1,324 | 1,289 | 1,463 | |
| Total Liabilities | 3,880 | 3,664 | 3,563 | 3,369 | 3,385 | 3,215 | 3,259 | 4,003 | 4,382 | 4,780 | 5,110 | 5,769 |
| 2,201 | 2,158 | 2,573 | 2,498 | 2,162 | 2,035 | 1,989 | 1,869 | 1,762 | 1,822 | 1,925 | 2,093 | |
| CWIP | 356 | 577 | 80 | 36 | 44 | 53 | 17 | 68 | 225 | 483 | 975 | 1,343 |
| Investments | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 27 | 27 | 43 |
| 1,308 | 915 | 895 | 821 | 1,179 | 1,127 | 1,251 | 2,064 | 2,378 | 2,448 | 2,183 | 2,291 | |
| Total Assets | 3,880 | 3,664 | 3,563 | 3,369 | 3,385 | 3,215 | 3,259 | 4,003 | 4,382 | 4,780 | 5,110 | 5,769 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| 271 | 242 | 293 | 252 | 376 | 327 | 339 | 589 | 629 | 437 | 584 | 786 | |
| -264 | -58 | -128 | -59 | -73 | 981 | -54 | 98 | -306 | -539 | -1,305 | -705 | |
| -8 | -222 | -80 | -261 | -216 | -1,193 | -201 | -28 | -119 | -105 | -112 | -116 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -1 | -37 | 85 | -68 | 87 | 115 | 84 | 659 | 203 | -208 | -833 | -35 |
| Free Cash Flow | 5 | 181 | 160 | 184 | 286 | 251 | 271 | 454 | 280 | -127 | -739 | 25 |
| CFO/OP | 106% | 101% | 104% | 79% | 118% | 82% | 98% | 121% | 107% | 84% | 101% | 109% |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Debtor Days | 75 | 78 | 71 | 63 | 61 | 79 | 101 | 73 | 47 | 63 | 57 | 73 |
| Inventory Days | 153 | 141 | 102 | 91 | 66 | 57 | 72 | 37 | 22 | 32 | 69 | 79 |
| Days Payable | 541 | 466 | 447 | 348 | 293 | 327 | 477 | 312 | 156 | 235 | 349 | 370 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -313 | -247 | -274 | -194 | -166 | -190 | -303 | -202 | -87 | -139 | -224 | -217 |
| Working Capital Days | -81 | 16 | -70 | -69 | -81 | -22 | 6 | -3 | -9 | -11 | -29 | -40 |
| ROCE % | 3% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 11% | 10% | 17% | 21% | 17% | 17% | 18% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
- Intimation Of Record Date As Per SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 4h
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
1d - Our letter no. Sect/45 dated 1 June 2026 containing copies of newspaper publication with respect to extract of consolidated financial results of the Company for …
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Record Date For The Purpose Of Payment Of Dividend
2d - FY26 audited results, Rs12 dividend recommended, AGM on 13 Aug 2026; auditors issued modified opinion.
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Date Of Annual General Meeting (AGM) And Book Closure
30 May - FY26 audited results approved; Rs12/share dividend incl Rs8 special, AGM 13 Aug 2026; auditors issued modified opinion.
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Corporate Action-Board approves Dividend
30 May - FY26 audited results approved; 120% dividend including 80% special dividend; AGM on 13 Aug 2026, book closure 7-13 Aug.
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Business Segments [1] [2]
1.Gases, Related Products & Services (65% in FY25 vs 68% in FY23): In this segment, the company offers onsite, bulk, and packaged gas solutions through 26 operating plants, with a Pan-India presence. Its portfolio includes industrial and specialty gases, mixtures, equipment, and engineering services. Key products include Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, Helium, Carbon Dioxide, Xenon, and Krypton.
a) On-site: It supplies pipeline gases to large-scale industries such as primary steel, glass, and chemicals.
b) Merchant Bulk: It delivers liquefied gases via cryogenic tankers to medium-scale customers across various sectors.
c) Packaged: Offers compressed gases in cylinders for smaller industrial applications, including fabrication, manufacturing, and construction. [3] [4]