Linde PLC

XETRA:LIN Germany Chemicals
Market Cap
$217.53 Billion
€211.92 Billion EUR
Market Cap Rank
#84 Global
#2 in Germany
Share Price
€430.60
Change (1 day)
-0.83%
52-Week Range
€335.00 - €434.20
All Time High
€448.20
About

Linde plc operates as an industrial gas and engineering company in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It offers atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases; and process gases, such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene. The company also designs and constructs turnkey process plant… Read more

Market Cap & Net Worth: Linde PLC (LIN)

Linde PLC (XETRA:LIN) has a market capitalization of $217.53 Billion (€211.92 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the XETRA stock exchange, this Germany-based company holds position #84 globally and #2 in its home market, demonstrating a 3.41% increase in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Linde PLC's stock price €430.60 by its total outstanding shares 492160992 (492.16 Million).

Linde PLC Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Linde PLC's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $40.15 Billion to $217.53 Billion (17.62% CAGR).

Linde PLC Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Linde PLC's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

5.38x

Linde PLC's market cap is 5.38 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
8.83x
Lower than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

26.51x

Linde PLC's market cap is 26.51 times its annual earnings

Industry average:
4.17x
Higher than industry average
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $48.96 Billion $10.53 Billion $1.50 Billion 4.65x 32.64x
2017 $57.85 Billion $11.44 Billion $1.25 Billion 5.06x 46.39x
2018 $63.42 Billion $14.90 Billion $4.38 Billion 4.26x 14.48x
2019 $89.19 Billion $28.23 Billion $2.29 Billion 3.16x 39.03x
2020 $101.54 Billion $27.24 Billion $2.50 Billion 3.73x 40.60x
2021 $148.40 Billion $30.79 Billion $3.83 Billion 4.82x 38.79x
2022 $150.55 Billion $33.36 Billion $4.15 Billion 4.51x 36.30x
2023 $184.37 Billion $32.85 Billion $6.20 Billion 5.61x 29.74x
2024 $203.69 Billion $33.01 Billion $6.57 Billion 6.17x 31.03x
2025 $182.88 Billion $33.99 Billion $6.90 Billion 5.38x 26.51x

Competitor Companies of LIN by Market Capitalization

Companies near Linde PLC in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.

Key companies related to Linde PLC by market ranking:

  • BASF SE NA O.N. (OTCQX:BFFAF): Ranked #459 globally with a market cap of $47.09 Billion USD.
  • Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd (PINK:SHECF): Ranked #467 globally with a market cap of $46.17 Billion USD.
  • A. Schulman Inc (PINK:SLMNP): Ranked #824 globally with a market cap of $23.93 Billion USD.
  • Dow Inc (NYSE:DOW): Ranked #872 globally with a market cap of $22.66 Billion USD.

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#459 BASF SE NA O.N. OTCQX:BFFAF $47.09 Billion $53.46
#467 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd PINK:SHECF $46.17 Billion $24.66
#824 A. Schulman Inc PINK:SLMNP $23.93 Billion $901.00
#872 Dow Inc NYSE:DOW $22.66 Billion $36.00

Linde PLC Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Linde PLC's market cap moved from $40.15 Billion to $ 217.53 Billion, with a yearly change of 17.62%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 €217.53 Billion +18.95%
2025 €182.88 Billion -10.22%
2024 €203.69 Billion +10.48%
2023 €184.37 Billion +22.46%
2022 €150.55 Billion +1.45%
2021 €148.40 Billion +46.15%
2020 €101.54 Billion +13.85%
2019 €89.19 Billion +40.64%
2018 €63.42 Billion +9.62%
2017 €57.85 Billion +18.16%
2016 €48.96 Billion +21.95%
2015 €40.15 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 17th, 2026 the market cap of Linde PLC was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $217.53 Billion USD
MoneyControl $217.53 Billion USD
MarketWatch $217.53 Billion USD
marketcap.company $217.53 Billion USD
Reuters $217.53 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.