Linde plc P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
5.97
Stock Price
$497.69
Book Value/Share
$83.37
Sector
Basic Materials
How It's Calculated
5.97 = $497.69 ÷ $83.37
What This Means
Linde plc's P/B ratio of 5.97 is above average, reflecting investor confidence in the company's ability to generate returns above its asset base.
About Linde plc
Linde plc (LIN) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in Specialty Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $230.11B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $497.69, within a 52-week range of $387.78 to $521.28 (-4.5% from the high, +28.3% from the low). Beta of 0.74 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 20.4%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Linde plc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Basic Materials, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Basic Materials names on our S&P 100 coverage, Linde plc's P/B ratio of 5.97 can be compared with peers such as SHW (16.81), APD (3.96), DOW (1.60). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Basic Materials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- LIN is grouped in the Basic Materials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.74 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 20.4% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does LIN's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Linde plc's P/B of 5.97 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Basic Materials business models.
Is 5.97 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (5.97) means the market values LIN above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Basic Materials?
Peer P/B levels in Basic Materials (e.g. SHW (16.81), APD (3.96), DOW (1.60)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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