Linde PLC PEG Ratio

Data as of August 04, 2026

How It's Calculated

What This Means

Linde PLC's PEG ratio of 3.17 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 Chemicals sector, specifically in Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $221.30B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.

Shares recently traded near $480.46, within a 52-week range of $387.78 to $548.20 (-12.4% from the high, +23.9% from the low). Beta of 0.73 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 Chemicals names on our S&P 100 coverage, Linde PLC's PEG ratio of 3.17 can be compared with peers such as SHW (2.43), APD (2.49), DOW (-0.55). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Chemicals stocks.

Key Takeaways

• LIN is grouped in the Chemicals sector for peer comparisons.
• Recent beta of 0.73 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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