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- Common-Size Income Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
- Analysis of Debt
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Calculation
Linde plc, P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income, Linde plc1 (in millions) |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Linde plc Annual Report.
The financial data over the analyzed periods reveals varied trends in share price, earnings per share (EPS), and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, illustrating the company's evolving market valuation and profitability metrics.
- Share Price
- The share price exhibited a general upward trend from 54.85 US$ in early 2006 to 461.55 US$ projected in early 2025. Initial fluctuations were observed, with a dip from 84.23 US$ in 2008 to 59.29 US$ in 2009, likely reflecting broader market or company-specific challenges during that time. Following this, a steady increase ensued, especially pronounced post-2015, where the price rose from approximately 101.89 US$ to 348.37 US$ by early 2023 and further to forecasted 461.55 US$ by early 2025. This suggests growing investor confidence and/or improved financial performance over this period.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS)
- EPS showed a general upward trajectory from 2.25 US$ in 2006 to a projected 13.88 US$ by 2025, indicating increasing profitability on a per-share basis. There were some volatility and declines noted, such as a drop from 5.97 US$ in 2014 to 4.34 US$ in 2018, and a sharp increase to 8.04 US$ in 2019 followed by variability in the subsequent years. Despite these interim fluctuations, the overall EPS growth reinforces a trend of enhanced earnings capacity.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
- The P/E ratio experienced considerable variability, starting from 24.39 in 2006, falling to a low of 15.03 in 2009, and peaking at 52.57 in 2021. This indicates shifts in market valuation relative to earnings. High P/E ratios in recent years, notably from 2017 onwards, suggest investor expectations for future growth or possibly overvaluation relative to current earnings. The decline to about 33.25 in 2025 suggests a moderation or normalization in valuation multiples.
In summary, the company demonstrates strong share price appreciation aligned with rising earnings per share, though with some periods of volatility. The fluctuating P/E ratios highlight changing market perceptions of growth prospects and risk. Overall, the trends point towards improved financial performance and enhanced market valuation over the long term.
Comparison to Competitors
Linde plc, P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Linde plc | Sherwin-Williams Co. | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | ||
| Feb 28, 2024 | ||
| Feb 28, 2023 | ||
| Feb 28, 2022 | ||
| Mar 1, 2021 | ||
| Mar 2, 2020 | ||
| Mar 18, 2019 | ||
| Feb 28, 2018 | ||
| Mar 1, 2017 | ||
| Feb 24, 2016 | ||
| Feb 25, 2015 | ||
| Feb 25, 2014 | ||
| Feb 27, 2013 | ||
| Feb 29, 2012 | ||
| Feb 23, 2011 | ||
| Feb 24, 2010 | ||
| Feb 25, 2009 | ||
| Feb 27, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Mar 1, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Chemicals)
Linde plc, P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Linde plc | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | ||
| Feb 28, 2024 | ||
| Feb 28, 2023 | ||
| Feb 28, 2022 | ||
| Mar 1, 2021 | ||
| Mar 2, 2020 | ||
| Mar 18, 2019 | ||
| Feb 28, 2018 | ||
| Mar 1, 2017 | ||
| Feb 24, 2016 | ||
| Feb 25, 2015 | ||
| Feb 25, 2014 | ||
| Feb 27, 2013 | ||
| Feb 29, 2012 | ||
| Feb 23, 2011 | ||
| Feb 24, 2010 | ||
| Feb 25, 2009 | ||
| Feb 27, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Mar 1, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Materials)
Linde plc, P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Linde plc | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | ||
| Feb 28, 2024 | ||
| Feb 28, 2023 | ||
| Feb 28, 2022 | ||
| Mar 1, 2021 | ||
| Mar 2, 2020 | ||
| Mar 18, 2019 | ||
| Feb 28, 2018 | ||
| Mar 1, 2017 | ||
| Feb 24, 2016 | ||
| Feb 25, 2015 | ||
| Feb 25, 2014 | ||
| Feb 27, 2013 | ||
| Feb 29, 2012 | ||
| Feb 23, 2011 | ||
| Feb 24, 2010 | ||
| Feb 25, 2009 | ||
| Feb 27, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Mar 1, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).