Linde plc PEG Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PEG Ratio
2.32
PE Ratio (TTM)
33.00
EPS (TTM)
$15.08
Sector
Basic Materials
How It's Calculated
2.32 = 33.00 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Linde plc's PEG ratio of 2.32 is above 2, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate. Investors are paying a premium for each unit of earnings growth.
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 PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Linde plc, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Basic Materials names on our S&P 100 coverage, Linde plc's PEG ratio of 2.32 can be compared with peers such as SHW (2.35), APD (2.26), DOW (38.89). 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 is LIN's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Linde plc's PEG of 2.32 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (2.32) may mean the market prices in high growth — or that growth estimates lag reality.
What are limitations of PEG for LIN?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Basic Materials peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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