LindeLIN.OValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Linde (LIN.O) trades at a P/E of 31.70x, P/B of 5.90x, P/S of 6.48x, and a dividend yield of 0.96%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 27th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 27th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 86th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 86th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 47th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 47th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 64th percentile within its industry and the 72nd percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 2.96%, ranking at the 22nd percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B percentiles diverge here, differing by 58.4 points — relying on either metric alone could be misleading. Relative to industry peers, its P/E shows a deeper discount than it does against the broader market. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 0.96% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~2.00% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Linde operates in the Manufacturing sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NASDAQ: LIN · LIN
Want the full picture on whether Linde (LIN.O) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 31.70 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 5.90 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 6.48 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 2.96% |