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LIN LIN

UnknownUnknownN/A📅 Scored April 20, 2026
Price at analysis: $492.23
Crucible Score
56.1
C
Quality × Value Composite
KQI — Quality
64.5
B-
Fundamental Quality Index
KVI — Value
45.7
D+
Valuation Attractiveness Index
Crucible Verdict — LIN

LIN earns a middling C grade despite strong management effectiveness (72) and market position (72), dragged down by weak value metrics and insider selling activity. The company trades near fair value at $492 versus a $510 base case, but the 45.7 value score signals pricing concerns. Watch whether operational strengths can translate into improved shareholder returns.

— Kal, Kaladin Capital Intelligence

◆ KQI Quality Dimensions

Financial Quality
65.6
Growth Profile
62.2
Moat Durability
55.8
Management Effectiveness
72.5
Diversification & Resilience⚠
58.0
Market Position
72.0
Weakest dimension: Moat Durability (55.8)

◆ KVI Value Dimensions

DCF Margin of Safety
61.3
FCF Yield & Cash Returns
31.7
Relative Valuation
39.3
Growth-Adjusted Value
47.8
Historical Valuation
36.8
Macro Context
44.8

◆ DCF Valuation Scenarios

Bear Case
$385.50
Base Case
$510.00
Bull Case
$665.00
Price at Analysis
$492.23
ScenarioFair ValueRev CAGR (5yr)Terminal MarginWACC
🔴 Bear$385.503.0%24.0%8.9%
🟢 Base$510.005.0%27.0%8.5%
🟢 Bull$665.007.0%30.0%8.0%
Key Assumptions: LIN has demonstrated steady operating margin expansion from ~17% to ~26% over 5 years with revenue growing modestly around 2-3% annually. WACC is derived using CAPM with 4.32% risk-free rate, 0.79 beta, and 5.5% ERP yielding ~8.45% base case. Capex intensity has risen from ~10% to ~15.5% of revenue reflecting on-site project investments; we assume stabilization around 14.5%. D&A runs ~11% of revenue. Net debt of ~$22B is incorporated in the bridge from enterprise value to equity value.

◆ Financial Snapshot

Profitability

Gross Margin43.3%
Operating Margin26.3%
Net Margin20.4%
ROIC9.0%
ROE13.9%

Balance Sheet

Balance SheetCR: 0.88
Cash ConversionFCF/EPS: 0.73x
Capital IntensityCapex/Rev: 15.5%
Altman Z-Score3.89 (Safe)
Piotroski F-Score6/9 (Good)

Growth

Revenue CAGR2.5% CAGR
Earnings CAGR15.9% CAGR
Growth ConsistencyCV: 1.68
Segment Breadth4/4 growing (100%)
Quarterly TrendMargin↓
Earnings CredibilityConsistent Beater

◆ Analyst Consensus & Leadership

Leadership & Governance

CEO Ownership6.0%
Compensation89% performance-based
Insider ActivitySelling
Capital AllocationROIC 9.0% vs WACC 0.6%
Earnings Beat Rate78% (14/22)

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Analysis conducted April 20, 2026 based on most recent SEC filings. Updated quarterly, after new SEC filings.

Point-in-time fundamental analysis. Not investment advice. Scores reflect company quality and valuation at time of analysis and may not reflect current market conditions.

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