LIN Linde PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Linde stock stands at 33.93 as of Jun 5, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $13.86 and the stock price of $470.26 per share. The current PE ratio is about the same compared to the last 4 quarters average.
LIN PE ratio history
Over the last seven years, the average PE ratio of Linde has been 36.84. The current 33.93 P/E ratio is 8% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last seven years, LIN's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2020 quarter at 56.43, with a price of $238.13 and an EPS of $4.22. The Dec 2018 quarter marked the lowest point at 11.77, with a price of $156.04 and an EPS of $13.26.
Linde PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 328.63% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -17.71% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.54 | -5.57% | $418.67 | $13.71 |
| 2023 | 32.34 | -17.71% | $410.71 | $12.7 |
| 2022 | 39.3 | -16.04% | $326.18 | $8.3 |
| 2021 | 46.81 | -15.63% | $346.43 | $7.4 |
| 2020 | 55.48 | 9.97% | $263.51 | $4.75 |
| 2019 | 50.45 | 328.63% | $212.9 | $4.22 |
| 2018 | 11.77 | N/A | $156.04 | $13.26 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $4.36 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $5.25 |
Linde PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 33.6 | 10.02% | $465.64 | $13.86 |
| Dec 2024 | 30.54 | -15.03% | $418.67 | $13.71 |
| Sep 2024 | 35.94 | 8.45% | $476.86 | $13.27 |
| Jun 2024 | 33.14 | -7.22% | $438.81 | $13.24 |
| Mar 2024 | 35.72 | 10.45% | $464.32 | $13 |
| Dec 2023 | 32.34 | 5.96% | $410.71 | $12.7 |
| Sep 2023 | 30.52 | -7.49% | $372.35 | $12.2 |
| Jun 2023 | 32.99 | -15.82% | $381.08 | $11.55 |
| Mar 2023 | 39.19 | -0.28% | $355.44 | $9.07 |
| Dec 2022 | 39.3 | 11.08% | $326.18 | $8.3 |
| Sep 2022 | 35.38 | -14.35% | $269.59 | $7.62 |
| Jun 2022 | 41.31 | 1.4% | $287.53 | $6.96 |
| Mar 2022 | 40.74 | -12.97% | $319.43 | $7.84 |
| Dec 2021 | 46.81 | 9.63% | $346.43 | $7.4 |
| Sep 2021 | 42.7 | -6.95% | $293.38 | $6.87 |
LIN Price vs fair value
LIN average PE ratio chart
LIN's current PE ratio is lower than its 3 and 5-year averages.
LIN PE vs peers
LIN's PE ratio stands higher than its peer stocks NXST and SBGI.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SBGI Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc | 6.3 | $903.04M |
| NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc | 8.37 | $5.02B |
| LIN Linde Plc | 34.01 | $222.16B |
| EVC Entravision Communications Corp | N/A | $188.32M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Linde's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LIN stock is 33.93 as of Jun 5, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Linde (LIN)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for LIN stock is 35.0.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Linde (LIN)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for LIN stock is 40.42.
What is the highest PE ratio for LIN?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last seven years has been 56.43 and it was in the Sep 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LIN compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of LIN is 8% lower than the 7-year historical average.
How is LIN's PE ratio calculated (Linde PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jun 5, 2025), Linde's share price is $470.26. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $13.86. Therefore, Linde's PE ratio for today is 33.93. PE RATIO(33.93) = STOCK PRICE($470.26) / TTM EPS($13.86)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.