Linde plc
LIN
Rank in Stocks
#74
Linde plc functions as a global industrial gas and engineering powerhouse,... Linde plc functions as a global industrial gas and engineering powerhouse, extending its operations throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company's comprehensive product line features atmospheric gases like oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and various rare gases, alongside a diverse array of process gases such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, specialized electronic gases, and acetylene. Beyond gas supply, Linde is also adept at designing and constructing turnkey process plants. These engineering solutions serve both third-party customers and its own gas business facilities, covering types like olefin, natural gas, air separation, hydrogen, and synthesis gas plants. Linde's extensive client base spans numerous sectors, including healthcare, energy, general manufacturing, food and beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel production, aerospace, chemicals, and water treatment. Established in 1879, the company is headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom.
Share Price
$510.06
Last synced: 2026-10-23
Market Cap
$235.13B
Change (1 day)
-0.06%
Change (1 year)
14.36%
Country
GB
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P/E ratio for Linde plc (LIN)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 32.40
According to Linde plc latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 32.40. At the end of 2025 the company had a P/E ratio of 29.07.
P/E ratio history for Linde plc from 2000 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 32.40 | 11.47% |
| 2025 | 29.07 | -4.81% |
| 2024 | 30.53 | -5.60% |
| 2023 | 32.34 | -17.71% |
| 2022 | 39.31 | -16.02% |
| 2021 | 46.80 | -15.67% |
| 2020 | 55.50 | 10.08% |
| 2019 | 50.42 | 328.41% |
| 2018 | 11.77 | -66.86% |
| 2017 | 35.51 | 59.09% |
| 2016 | 22.32 | 17.48% |
| 2015 | 19.00 | -15.08% |
| 2014 | 22.37 | 2.17% |
| 2013 | 21.90 | 13.47% |
| 2012 | 19.30 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 19.32 | -21.14% |
| 2010 | 24.50 | 24.36% |
| 2009 | 19.70 | 28.57% |
| 2008 | 15.33 | -36.26% |
| 2007 | 24.04 | 23.76% |
| 2006 | 19.43 | -17.75% |
| 2005 | 23.62 | 14.41% |
| 2004 | 20.64 | -3.14% |
| 2003 | 21.31 | -7.31% |
| 2002 | 22.99 | 10.79% |
| 2001 | 20.76 | 9.96% |
| 2000 | 18.88 | 0.00% |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
| Company | P/E Ratio | P/E Ratio Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.55 | -8.80% |
FR
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| 31.43 | -3.01% |
US
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| 38.39 | 18.48% |
US
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| -1.46K | -4,590.36% |
US
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| 29.29 | -9.61% |
CH
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share.
A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.
Questions about Linde plc's P/E ratio
What is Linde plc's P/E ratio?
Linde plc's P/E ratio is 32.40, as of Oct 2026.
What was Linde plc's P/E ratio in 2025?
In 2025, Linde plc's P/E ratio was 29.07, compared with 30.53 in 2024.
How has Linde plc's P/E ratio changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Linde plc's P/E ratio was highest in 2020 (55.50) and lowest in 2025 (29.07).
How does Linde plc's P/E ratio compare with similar companies?
Linde plc's P/E ratio (32.40) is higher than that of 4 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Ecolab Inc., with 38.39.