LIN Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
LIN’s Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.68x means the company uses $0.68 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity, indicating moderate financial leverage.
Sector Performance
46th percentileLIN
0.68x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.14x
Prior Period
0.64x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
LIN’s Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.68x means the company uses $0.68 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity, indicating moderate financial leverage.
This ratio sits below the sector median of 0.73x, placing it at the 46th percentile among peers — slightly more conservative than the typical company in its industry. The year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend over the last eight quarters are all N/A, so no directional information is available from recent history. The combination of a below-median leverage level with no trend data suggests limited immediate risk from excessive debt, but also no clear signal of improving or deteriorating financial structure. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the ratio is neither notably high nor low versus peers, and the absence of trend data prevents any tilt toward bullish or bearish risk assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about LIN?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
Who are LIN's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: ETSY (-2.62x), MCK (-3.00x), TDG (-3.40x), VRSK (-3.81x), MAR (-4.04x).
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The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.68x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.14x
How LIN's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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