Highlights
- Market Cap
- $232.36B
- Enterprise Value
- $260.60B
- EPS (TTM)
- $14.73
- PE Ratio
- 33.66
- PEG Ratio
- 1.68
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $33.99B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $14.73B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $12.85B
- Year Range
- $387.78 - $510.65
- Target Price
- $500.33
- ROA (TTM)
- 7.99%
- ROE (TTM)
- 18.15%
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Linde plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Linde plc (LIN) has returned 16.66% so far this year and 7.90% over the past 12 months.
Linde plc
- 1D
- -0.70%
- 1M
- -2.10%
- YTD
- 16.66%
- 6M
- 5.11%
- 1Y
- 7.90%
- 3Y*
- 13.19%
- 5Y*
- 13.57%
- 10Y*
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Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2018, LIN's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2025 at -11.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, LIN closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.17% | 11.18% | -2.10% | 16.66% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 6.56% | 4.69% | 0.03% | -2.67% | 3.17% | 0.66% | -1.90% | 3.92% | -0.37% | -11.94% | -1.91% | 4.30% | 3.22% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Linde plc has an annualized alpha of 8.41%, beta of 0.85, and R² of 0.49 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 02, 2018.
- This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (95.64%) than losses (72.92%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R² of 0.49 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 8.41%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.49
- Upside Capture
- 95.64%
- Downside Capture
- 72.92%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LIN ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Linde plc (LIN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| LIN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.40 | 0.90 | -0.50 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.70 | 1.39 | -0.69 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.21 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.49 | 1.40 | -0.91 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.35 | 6.61 | -5.26 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore LIN risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
Linde plc provided a 1.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.10 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 7 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.10 | $6.00 | $5.56 | $5.10 | $4.68 | $4.24 | $3.85 | $3.50 | $0.83 |
Dividend yield | 1.23% | 1.41% | 1.33% | 1.24% | 1.43% | 1.22% | 1.46% | 1.64% | 0.53% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $1.60 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $6.00 |
| 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 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Linde plc has a dividend yield of 1.23%, 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 40.50%, 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 32.59%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 72 trading sessions.
The current Linde plc drawdown is 2.34%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.59% | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | Mar 23, 2020 | 72 | Jul 6, 2020 | 96 |
| -22.82% | Jan 3, 2022 | 184 | Sep 26, 2022 | 42 | Nov 23, 2022 | 226 |
| -19.18% | Sep 12, 2025 | 61 | Dec 8, 2025 | 47 | Feb 17, 2026 | 108 |
| -16.65% | Sep 3, 2020 | 39 | Oct 28, 2020 | 9 | Nov 10, 2020 | 48 |
| -14.86% | Oct 21, 2024 | 53 | Jan 6, 2025 | 155 | Aug 20, 2025 | 208 |
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.
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 33.7. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
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 1.7. 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 6.9. 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 6.1. 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.
Income Statement
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