Linde plc (LIN)
Company Info
Highlights
$213.81B
$14.04
32.35
2.51
$33.02B
$14.02B
$12.59B
$408.65 - $484.40
$491.33
1.04%
1.99
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Performance
Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
Linde plc (LIN) returned 9.70% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.88% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, LIN delivered an annualized return of 16.38%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.87%.
LIN
9.70%
2.18%
2.58%
7.88%
21.96%
16.38%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.94%
1.49%
12.48%
15.82%
10.87%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LIN, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.56% | 4.69% | 0.03% | -2.67% | 1.00% | 9.70% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.43% | 10.87% | 3.76% | -5.03% | -1.23% | 1.08% | 3.35% | 5.46% | 0.00% | -4.34% | 1.06% | -8.90% | 3.18% |
| 2023 | 1.46% | 5.27% | 2.41% | 3.94% | -4.27% | 8.14% | 2.52% | -0.93% | -3.48% | 2.63% | 8.27% | -0.43% | 27.66% |
| 2022 | -8.01% | -7.98% | 9.37% | -2.34% | 4.08% | -11.12% | 5.03% | -6.34% | -4.30% | 10.30% | 13.16% | -2.72% | -4.39% |
| 2021 | -6.87% | -0.46% | 15.18% | 2.03% | 5.16% | -3.49% | 6.33% | 2.34% | -6.43% | 8.80% | -0.33% | 9.26% | 33.39% |
| 2020 | -4.59% | -5.97% | -9.00% | 6.35% | 9.97% | 5.32% | 15.56% | 1.89% | -4.29% | -7.47% | 16.37% | 3.15% | 25.88% |
| 2019 | 4.47% | 6.28% | 2.08% | 2.46% | 0.64% | 11.22% | -4.74% | -0.78% | 2.55% | 2.39% | 3.96% | 3.68% | 39.04% |
| 2018 | 4.40% | -7.27% | -3.12% | 5.70% | 2.45% | 1.74% | 5.91% | -5.08% | 1.61% | 2.95% | -3.88% | -1.37% | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 1.07% | 0.23% | 0.57% | 5.38% | 5.85% | 0.78% | -1.80% | 1.06% | 6.87% | 4.57% | 5.34% | 1.01% | 35.14% |
| 2016 | -2.34% | 1.79% | 13.25% | 2.63% | -6.47% | 3.00% | 3.69% | 4.72% | -0.38% | -3.12% | 2.77% | -1.97% | 17.51% |
| 2015 | -6.92% | 6.06% | -5.07% | 0.99% | 0.76% | -2.12% | -4.53% | -7.35% | -3.00% | 9.06% | 1.54% | -8.63% | -18.97% |
| 2014 | -4.08% | 4.53% | 0.96% | -0.32% | 1.29% | 0.94% | -3.54% | 2.66% | -1.45% | -2.33% | 1.90% | 1.43% | 1.64% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LIN is 64, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Linde plc (LIN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Linde plc provided a 1.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.67 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 22 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.67 | $5.56 | $5.10 | $4.68 | $4.24 | $3.85 | $3.50 | $3.30 | $3.15 | $3.00 | $2.86 | $2.60 |
Dividend yield | 1.24% | 1.33% | 1.24% | 1.43% | 1.22% | 1.46% | 1.64% | 2.11% | 2.04% | 2.56% | 2.79% | 2.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Linde plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $5.56 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $5.10 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $4.68 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $4.24 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $3.85 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $3.50 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $3.30 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $3.15 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $3.00 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $2.86 |
| 2014 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $2.60 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Linde plc has a dividend yield of 1.24%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Linde plc has a payout ratio of 36.79%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Linde plc strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Linde plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Linde plc was 51.76%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 512 trading sessions.
The current Linde plc drawdown is 5.30%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -51.76% | Jun 24, 2008 | 106 | Nov 20, 2008 | 512 | Dec 3, 2010 | 618 |
| -32.59% | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | Mar 23, 2020 | 72 | Jul 6, 2020 | 96 |
| -26.08% | Jun 9, 2014 | 411 | Jan 25, 2016 | 322 | May 4, 2017 | 733 |
| -24.42% | Mar 12, 2002 | 93 | Jul 23, 2002 | 115 | Jan 6, 2003 | 208 |
| -22.82% | Jan 3, 2022 | 184 | Sep 26, 2022 | 42 | Nov 23, 2022 | 226 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Linde plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Linde plc, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Linde plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for LIN, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, LIN has a P/E ratio of 32.4. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for LIN compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. LIN currently has a PEG ratio of 2.5. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LIN relative to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, LIN has a P/S ratio of 6.5. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for LIN in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, LIN has a P/B value of 5.6. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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