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LIN EV/EBITDA Analysis

18.1x

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

LIN’s EV/EBITDA of 17.8x means investors pay 17.8 times earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for the entire enterprise, net of debt and cash.

Sector Performance

68th percentile

LIN

18.1x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

18.1x(Aug 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

LIN’s EV/EBITDA of 17.8x means investors pay 17.8 times earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for the entire enterprise, net of debt and cash.

That is above the sector median of 13.6x, placing LIN at the 66th percentile among its peers. The trend is stable: the metric is down 6.3% year-over-year and up 0.3% quarter-over-quarter. A high valuation with a flat trend implies the market’s premium is entrenched, which limits downside from valuation deflation but also caps near-term multiple expansion. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict directly: the elevated level adds risk, while the steady trend reduces urgency, balancing the outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about LIN?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are LIN's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.