Linde (XTER:LIN) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €69.96 (As of Mar. 2026)


XTER:LIN Linde PLC XTER:LIN
84 GF Score
Price €457.40
GF Value €433.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Linde Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Linde XTER:LIN -1.08% 84 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €69.96 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:LIN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €433.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Linde's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €72.113. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €69.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Linde's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 15.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 17.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Linde was 27.40% per year. The lowest was 2.80% per year. And the median was 9.30% per year.

As of today (2026-06-27), Linde's current stock price is €457.40. Linde's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €69.96. Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 6.54.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Linde was 8.27. The lowest was 4.92. And the median was 6.67.


Linde  (XTER:LIN) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=457.40/69.96
=6.54

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Linde was 8.27. The lowest was 4.92. And the median was 6.67.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Linde Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Linde Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linde's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Linde Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Linde Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Linde Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XTER:LIN vs SHW, ECL, APD: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Linde Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Linde Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Linde's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=72.113/330.2130*330.2130
=72.113

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Linde Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 16.038 241.018 21.973
201609 16.375 241.428 22.397
201612 16.707 241.432 22.851
201703 18.116 243.801 24.537
201706 18.069 244.955 24.358
201709 18.333 246.819 24.527
201712 17.732 246.524 23.752
201803 17.971 249.554 23.779
201806 17.940 251.989 23.509
201809 18.554 252.439 24.270
201812 82.875 251.233 108.928
201903 83.302 254.202 108.211
201906 82.662 256.143 106.566
201909 82.642 256.759 106.284
201912 82.650 256.974 106.206
202003 77.161 258.115 98.714
202006 76.970 257.797 98.591
202009 74.692 260.280 94.761
202012 74.326 260.474 94.226
202103 74.617 264.877 93.022
202106 73.575 271.696 89.421
202109 73.503 274.310 88.483
202112 76.612 278.802 90.739
202203 77.512 287.504 89.026
202206 75.309 296.311 83.925
202209 76.873 296.808 85.525
202212 76.730 296.797 85.369
202303 76.149 301.836 83.308
202306 75.496 305.109 81.708
202309 75.166 307.789 80.642
202312 75.497 306.746 81.273
202403 74.318 312.332 78.573
202406 74.279 314.175 78.071
202409 74.124 315.301 77.630
202412 76.870 315.605 80.428
202503 74.645 319.799 77.076
202506 71.213 322.561 72.902
202509 70.459 324.800 71.633
202512 70.439 324.054 71.778
202603 72.113 330.213 72.113

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €69.96 mean?
Linde (XTER:LIN) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €69.96 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Linde and its competitors.
Is Linde's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Linde's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €69.96. Overall, Linde has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linde's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to SHW and ECL?
Linde's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €69.96 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Linde and its competitors. Linde's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €69.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linde stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde (XTER:LIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €433.21, compared to a current price of €457.40 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €69.96. Linde's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Linde (XTER:LIN), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €69.96 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Linde (XTER:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €457.40 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €433.21. GuruFocus considers Linde to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:LIN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €69.96
  • GF Value™: €433.21 vs. price of €457.40 (5.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:LIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Linde Business Description

Address 10 Riverview Drive, Danbury, CT, USA, 06810
Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $34 billion in revenue in 2025.
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