Linde PLC PEG Ratio
Data as of September 29, 2026
PEG Ratio
2.88
PE Ratio (TTM)
29.90
EPS (TTM)
$15.49
Sector
Chemicals
How It's Calculated
2.88 = 29.90 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Linde PLC's PEG ratio of 2.88 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 $217.36B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $472.04, within a 52-week range of $387.78 to $548.20 (-13.9% from the high, +21.7% from the low). Beta of 0.70 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 2.88 can be compared with peers such as SHW (2.24), APD (2.34), DOW (-0.51). 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 0.70 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 2.88 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (2.88) 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 Chemicals peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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