LIN FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
FCF yield measures the cash a company generates from operations after capital spending, expressed as a percentage of its share price—so a 2.3% yield means about $2.30 of cash per $100 invested.
Sector Performance
27th percentileLIN
2.3%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
2.2%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF yield measures the cash a company generates from operations after capital spending, expressed as a percentage of its share price—so a 2.3% yield means about $2.30 of cash per $100 invested.
That level sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, and LIN ranks at the 28th percentile among peers, meaning most comparable companies offer a higher cash return. The metric is increasing: quarter-over-quarter it rose by 4.5%, and the most recent historical values moved from 2.1% to 2.2% to 2.3%, though a year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a low absolute yield with an upward trend points to improving cash generation, but the yield still lags its sector, keeping potential upside limited relative to peers. This mixed picture supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the trend adds a positive tilt, while the sub-median level tempers any strong bullish case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about LIN?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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2.3%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How LIN's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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