Linde (MEX:LIN1N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.27 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:LIN1N Linde PLC MEX:LIN1N
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Price MXN6,025.92
GF Value MXN6,235.11
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What is Linde Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Linde MEX:LIN1N 94 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.27 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 6.67. GuruFocus rates MEX:LIN1N with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,235.11. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,227 Chemicals companies, Linde ranks worse than 87.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Linde's current share price is MXN6025.92. Linde's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN961.59. Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:LIN1N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.92   Med: 6.67   Max: 8.27
Current: 5.92

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

MEX:LIN1N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.2% of 1227 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs MEX:LIN1N: 5.92

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 adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,479.293. 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 MXN961.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Linde  (MEX:LIN1N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Linde Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Linde Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Linde Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Linde Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.34 6.24 5.51 6.17 6.27

MEX:LIN1N vs SHW, ECL, APD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6025.92/961.59
=6.27

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1479.293/333.9520*333.9520
=1,479.293

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Linde Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 355.356 241.428 491.541
201612 363.347 241.432 502.586
201703 364.829 243.801 499.733
201706 366.988 244.955 500.322
201709 396.549 246.819 536.540
201712 412.134 246.524 558.294
201803 402.588 249.554 538.741
201806 411.813 251.989 545.761
201809 404.958 252.439 535.720
201812 1,851.260 251.233 2,460.791
201903 1,825.857 254.202 2,398.677
201906 1,794.166 256.143 2,339.183
201909 1,796.816 256.759 2,337.018
201912 1,731.977 256.974 2,250.800
202003 1,999.184 258.115 2,586.566
202006 2,000.703 257.797 2,591.724
202009 1,943.485 260.280 2,493.587
202012 1,798.660 260.474 2,306.050
202103 1,815.771 264.877 2,289.290
202106 1,764.558 271.696 2,168.886
202109 1,778.091 274.310 2,164.693
202112 1,775.836 278.802 2,127.115
202203 1,699.716 287.504 1,974.315
202206 1,601.557 296.311 1,805.006
202209 1,530.983 296.808 1,722.578
202212 1,584.675 296.797 1,783.055
202303 1,469.569 301.836 1,625.934
202306 1,402.266 305.109 1,534.827
202309 1,397.348 307.789 1,516.127
202312 1,397.501 306.746 1,521.449
202403 1,340.645 312.332 1,433.446
202406 1,464.793 314.175 1,557.000
202409 1,619.900 315.301 1,715.722
202412 1,678.726 315.605 1,776.315
202503 1,650.915 319.799 1,723.978
202506 1,546.580 322.561 1,601.196
202509 1,517.039 324.800 1,559.785
202512 1,485.133 324.054 1,530.495
202603 1,503.349 330.213 1,520.371
202606 1,479.293 333.952 1,479.293

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.27 mean?
Linde (MEX:LIN1N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.27 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Linde and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.67. Over the past decade, Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.92 to 8.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Linde ranks #1070 out of 1227 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Linde's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.27 is near median its 10-year median of 6.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.92 to a high of 8.27. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Linde's value of 6.27 is 275.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linde ranks #1070 out of 1227 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Linde has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SHW and ECL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Linde ranks #1070 out of 1227 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Linde in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Linde's value of 6.27 is 275.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Linde's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.92 to 8.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.67 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Linde has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.67, based on 1,227 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Linde's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.27 is 275.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Linde and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linde's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.67. 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?
Linde (MEX:LIN1N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.27. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN6,235.11, compared to a current price of MXN6,025.92 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.67 and 275.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Linde's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Linde (MEX:LIN1N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.27 as of Aug. 09, 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 (MEX:LIN1N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN6,025.92 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,235.11.

Key valuation signals for MEX:LIN1N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.27 (near median its 10-year median of 6.67)
  • GF Value™: MXN6,235.11 vs. price of MXN6,025.92 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 275.4% above the Chemicals median (#1070 of 1227)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LIN1N 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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