Linde India Limited (LINDEINDIA) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Linde India Limited (LINDEINDIA) has net assets worth Rs42.67 Billion INR (≈ $461.41 Million USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (Rs58.08 Billion ≈ $628.14 Million USD) and total liabilities (Rs15.42 Billion ≈ $166.73 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check tangible net worth ratio of Linde India Limited to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | Rs42.67 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 73.46% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 14.29% |
| 5-Year Change | 57.15% |
| 10-Year Change | 196.17% |
| Growth Volatility | 43.99 |
Linde India Limited - Net Assets Trend (2003–2025)
This chart illustrates how Linde India Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how many days can Linde India Limited fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Linde India Limited (2003–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Linde India Limited from 2003 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see LINDEINDIA stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Rs42.67 Billion ≈ $461.41 Million |
+11.69% |
| 2024-12-31 | Rs38.20 Billion ≈ $413.11 Million |
+10.13% |
| 2023-12-31 | Rs34.68 Billion ≈ $375.10 Million |
+0.08% |
| 2022-12-31 | Rs34.66 Billion ≈ $374.80 Million |
+27.65% |
| 2021-12-31 | Rs27.15 Billion ≈ $293.60 Million |
+21.51% |
| 2020-12-31 | Rs22.34 Billion ≈ $241.63 Million |
+2.87% |
| 2019-12-31 | Rs21.72 Billion ≈ $234.88 Million |
+48.57% |
| 2018-12-31 | Rs14.62 Billion ≈ $158.10 Million |
+0.78% |
| 2017-12-31 | Rs14.51 Billion ≈ $156.87 Million |
+0.70% |
| 2016-12-31 | Rs14.41 Billion ≈ $155.79 Million |
+3.45% |
| 2015-12-31 | Rs13.93 Billion ≈ $150.60 Million |
+0.24% |
| 2014-12-31 | Rs13.89 Billion ≈ $150.24 Million |
-2.67% |
| 2013-12-31 | Rs14.27 Billion ≈ $154.36 Million |
+7.00% |
| 2012-12-31 | Rs13.34 Billion ≈ $144.26 Million |
+5.70% |
| 2011-12-31 | Rs12.62 Billion ≈ $136.48 Million |
+13.18% |
| 2010-12-31 | Rs11.15 Billion ≈ $120.59 Million |
+5.38% |
| 2009-12-31 | Rs10.58 Billion ≈ $114.43 Million |
+2.11% |
| 2008-12-31 | Rs10.36 Billion ≈ $112.07 Million |
+213.02% |
| 2007-12-31 | Rs3.31 Billion ≈ $35.80 Million |
+10.06% |
| 2006-12-31 | Rs3.01 Billion ≈ $32.53 Million |
+25.88% |
| 2005-12-31 | Rs2.39 Billion ≈ $25.84 Million |
+5.84% |
| 2004-12-31 | Rs2.26 Billion ≈ $24.42 Million |
0.00% |
| 2003-12-31 | Rs2.26 Billion ≈ $24.42 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Linde India Limited's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 0.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | Rs852.84 Million | 2.00% |
| Other Components | Rs41.81 Billion | 98.00% |
| Total Equity | Rs42.67 Billion | 100.00% |
Linde India Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Linde India Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
PT Pantai Indah Kapuk Dua Tbk
JK:PANI
|
$6.71 Billion |
|
GPT Group
AU:GPT
|
$6.72 Billion |
|
Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A
F:GF4
|
$6.72 Billion |
|
Eagle Materials Inc
NYSE:EXP
|
$6.73 Billion |
|
Astor Enerji AS
IS:ASTOR
|
$6.71 Billion |
|
JCHX Mining Management Co Ltd
SHG:603979
|
$6.70 Billion |
|
Copenhagen Airports AS
CO:KBHL
|
$6.70 Billion |
|
KINGFISHER ADR/2 LS-1571
F:KFI2
|
$6.70 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Linde India Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 38,199,440,000 to 42,665,470,000, a change of 4,466,030,000 (11.7%).
- Net income of 5,489,650,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,019,730,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 37,346,600,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 37,342,710,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | Rs5.49 Billion | +12.87% |
| Dividends Paid | Rs1.02 Billion | -2.39% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | Rs-37.35 Billion | -87.53% |
| Other Changes | Rs37.34 Billion | +87.52% |
| Total Change | Rs- | 11.69% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Linde India Limited's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 14.54x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 158.16x to 14.54x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-12-31 | Rs46.00 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | Rs46.00 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | Rs48.69 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | Rs61.28 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | Rs67.45 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | Rs124.10 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | Rs124.07 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | Rs130.74 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | Rs147.97 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | Rs156.40 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | Rs167.36 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | Rs162.89 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | Rs163.26 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | Rs168.91 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | Rs170.09 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | Rs171.41 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | Rs254.67 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | Rs261.98 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | Rs318.31 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | Rs286.20 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | Rs406.69 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | Rs447.91 | Rs7275.50 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | Rs500.28 | Rs7275.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Linde India Limited utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 12.87%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 21.69%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.44x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.36x
- Recent ROE (12.87%) is above the historical average (10.69%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12.97% | 9.36% | 0.68x | 2.03x | Rs67.13 Million |
| 2004 | 12.97% | 9.36% | 0.68x | 2.03x | Rs67.13 Million |
| 2005 | 11.71% | 7.27% | 0.77x | 2.08x | Rs40.78 Million |
| 2006 | 26.14% | 15.06% | 0.86x | 2.02x | Rs485.47 Million |
| 2007 | 18.63% | 20.68% | 0.49x | 1.83x | Rs285.54 Million |
| 2008 | 7.72% | 15.01% | 0.40x | 1.27x | Rs-235.85 Million |
| 2009 | 5.03% | 6.62% | 0.49x | 1.54x | Rs-525.70 Million |
| 2010 | 8.40% | 9.04% | 0.44x | 2.11x | Rs-178.74 Million |
| 2011 | 9.64% | 11.01% | 0.37x | 2.36x | Rs-45.41 Million |
| 2012 | 6.71% | 6.81% | 0.38x | 2.56x | Rs-439.11 Million |
| 2013 | 5.42% | 5.51% | 0.35x | 2.78x | Rs-654.05 Million |
| 2014 | 0.39% | 0.37% | 0.38x | 2.79x | Rs-1.34 Billion |
| 2015 | 1.68% | 1.51% | 0.42x | 2.63x | Rs-1.16 Billion |
| 2016 | 1.32% | 1.04% | 0.47x | 2.69x | Rs-1.25 Billion |
| 2017 | 1.12% | 0.80% | 0.60x | 2.35x | Rs-1.29 Billion |
| 2018 | 1.76% | 1.17% | 0.64x | 2.33x | Rs-1.20 Billion |
| 2019 | 33.48% | 41.29% | 0.54x | 1.50x | Rs5.10 Billion |
| 2020 | 6.76% | 10.27% | 0.45x | 1.46x | Rs-723.32 Million |
| 2021 | 18.68% | 24.02% | 0.53x | 1.48x | Rs2.36 Billion |
| 2022 | 17.98% | 17.52% | 0.57x | 1.80x | Rs1.95 Billion |
| 2023 | 12.52% | 15.68% | 0.57x | 1.40x | Rs872.43 Million |
| 2024 | 11.91% | 18.30% | 0.48x | 1.35x | Rs728.51 Million |
| 2025 | 12.87% | 21.69% | 0.44x | 1.36x | Rs1.22 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Linde India Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $4,415,309,840
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 15.06%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linde India Limited (LINDEINDIA) | Rs42.67 Billion | 12.97% | 0.36x | $6.71 Billion |
| Aarti Industries Limited (AARTIIND) | $3.75 Billion | 25.25% | 1.91x | $1.91 Billion |
| Aarti Surfactants Limited (AARTISURF) | $1.36 Billion | 4.04% | 1.96x | $35.50 Million |
| ABM International Limited (ABMINTLLTD) | $148.54 Million | -22.96% | 1.64x | $4.23 Million |
| Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited (ADVENZYMES) | $8.67 Billion | 14.91% | 0.13x | $452.18 Million |
| Aether Industries Limited (AETHER) | $3.87 Billion | 28.16% | 0.99x | $1.66 Billion |
| Akzo Nobel India Limited (AKZOINDIA) | $8.48 Billion | 17.72% | 1.40x | $1.60 Billion |
| Alkali Metals Limited (ALKALI) | $293.96 Million | 25.87% | 0.91x | $9.63 Million |
| Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited (ALKYLAMINE) | $11.69 Billion | 19.56% | 0.36x | $990.72 Million |
| Ami Organics Limited (AMIORG) | $822.19 Million | 28.33% | 1.59x | $1.18 Billion |
| Anupam Rasayan India Limited (ANURAS) | $5.07 Billion | 9.71% | 1.61x | $1.58 Billion |
About Linde India Limited
Linde India Limited manufactures and sells industrial and medical gases in India. It operates through Gases, Related Products and Services; and Project Engineering Division segments. The Gases, Related Products and Services segment produces and sells oxygen, nitrogen, and argon gases. This segment engages in the provision of pipeline gas supply to steel, glass, and chemical industries; liquefied … Read more