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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2005
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Calculation
Linde plc, P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Sales1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 28, 2024 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 28, 2023 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 28, 2022 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| 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).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Linde plc Annual Report.
- Share Price Trend
- The share price demonstrates a general upward trajectory over the examined periods, starting at $54.85 and reaching $461.55 by the most recent date. Notable fluctuations include a decline in the 2008–2009 period, followed by steady increases. The largest absolute growth appears in the latter years, especially from 2019 onward, indicating strengthened market valuation.
- Sales Per Share Trend
- Sales per share exhibit a moderately positive trend with some volatility. Starting at $23.72, sales per share increase gradually but show dips in specific years, such as 2014 to 2017. A significant drop is seen in 2019 to $27.34, followed by a sharp rebound in 2020 to $52.96, maintaining a generally higher level subsequently. This pattern suggests variations in revenue generation efficiency or market conditions impacting sales.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio Analysis
- The P/S ratio fluctuates across the time series, beginning at 2.31 and rising to 6.61 in the most recent period. The ratio peaks dramatically in 2019 at 5.71, dips slightly thereafter, and then increases again. This trend, particularly the high P/S ratios in recent years, may indicate that the market assigns a premium valuation relative to sales, possibly reflecting optimism about future growth or profitability.
- Overall Insights
- The data reflects robust market confidence with the share price growing substantially over the years. Sales per share growth is present but less consistent, suggesting operational or market challenges in certain years. The rising P/S ratio corroborates increasing investor expectations that may not be fully mirrored by sales growth, indicating that the stock may be valued more for anticipated future performance than for current sales levels.
Comparison to Competitors
Linde plc, P/S, 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/S, 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/S, 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).