Linde India (NSE:LINDEINDIA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 21.68 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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NSE:LINDEINDIA Linde India Ltd NSE:LINDEINDIA
82 GF Score
Price ₹6,696.00
GF Value ₹7,619.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Linde India Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Linde India NSE:LINDEINDIA +0.11% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 21.68 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 19.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:LINDEINDIA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹7,619.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Chemicals companies, Linde India ranks worse than 97.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Linde India's current share price is ₹6696.00. Linde India's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹308.87. Linde India's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 21.68.

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

NSE:LINDEINDIA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.85   Med: 19.7   Max: 33.29
Current: 21.71

During the past years, Linde India's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 33.29. The lowest was 3.85. And the median was 19.70.

NSE:LINDEINDIA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
97.88% of 1274 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.345 vs NSE:LINDEINDIA: 21.71

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Linde India's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹81.390. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is ₹308.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Linde India  (NSE:LINDEINDIA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Linde India Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Linde India Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Linde India Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Linde India Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 22.65 20.88 19.69 22.42 23.67

NSE:LINDEINDIA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Linde India's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 India Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Linde India Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

Linde India's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=6696.00/308.87
=21.68

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

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=81.39/167.3573*167.3573
=81.390

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 167.3573.

Linde India Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201503 42.316 97.163 72.887
201506 43.550 99.841 73.000
201509 47.557 101.753 78.219
201512 48.997 102.901 79.688
201603 47.518 102.518 77.571
201606 50.395 105.961 79.595
201609 54.268 105.961 85.712
201612 60.593 105.196 96.398
201712 0.000 109.404 0.000
201806 64.918 111.317 97.600
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 51.706 118.202 73.208
201906 58.314 120.880 80.735
201909 48.023 123.175 65.249
201912 48.308 126.235 64.045
202003 44.269 124.705 59.410
202006 29.067 127.000 38.304
202009 43.434 130.118 55.865
202012 55.640 130.889 71.142
202103 51.765 131.771 65.745
202106 60.872 134.084 75.977
202109 59.445 135.847 73.234
202112 75.512 138.161 91.469
202203 60.652 138.822 73.119
202206 68.939 142.347 81.051
202209 80.407 144.661 93.022
202212 81.733 145.763 93.842
202306 84.532 150.280 94.138
202309 83.419 151.492 92.155
202312 82.818 152.924 90.634
202403 73.838 153.035 80.749
202406 76.591 155.789 82.278
202409 74.395 157.882 78.860
202412 71.044 158.323 75.098
202503 69.379 157.552 73.697
202506 66.970 159.755 70.157
202509 75.532 162.289 77.891
202512 82.206 163.281 84.258
202603 72.026 164.272 73.379
202606 81.390 167.357 81.390

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 21.68 mean?
Linde India (NSE:LINDEINDIA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 21.68 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Linde India and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 19.70. Over the past decade, Linde India's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.85 to 33.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Linde India ranks #1247 out of 1274 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Linde India's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Linde India's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 21.68 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 19.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.85 to a high of 33.29. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.35. Linde India's value of 21.68 is 1511.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linde India ranks #1247 out of 1274 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Linde India has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linde India's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Linde India ranks #1247 out of 1274 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Linde India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.35. Linde India's value of 21.68 is 1511.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Linde India's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.85 to 33.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.70 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Linde India 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.35, based on 1,274 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Linde India's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 21.68 is 1511.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Linde India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linde India's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 21.68, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 19.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linde India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde India (NSE:LINDEINDIA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹7,619.16, compared to a current price of ₹6,696.00 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 21.68, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 19.70 and 1511.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.35. Linde India's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Linde India (NSE:LINDEINDIA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 21.68 as of Aug. 17, 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 India (NSE:LINDEINDIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹6,696.00 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹7,619.16. GuruFocus considers Linde India to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LINDEINDIA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 21.68 (10% above median its 10-year median of 19.70)
  • GF Value™: ₹7,619.16 vs. price of ₹6,696.00 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1511.9% above the Chemicals median (#1247 of 1274)

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


Linde India Business Description

Other Exchanges 523457:India
Address P43 Taratala Road, Oxygen House, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 088
Linde India Ltd is a manufacturer of industrial gases. It operates in two segments: Gases and Related Products, which comprises pipeline gas supplies (Onsite) to large industrial customers, mainly the steel, glass, and chemical industries; and Project Engineering, which includes design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Air Separation Plants and related projects on turnkey basis. The majority of its revenue comes from its Gases segment from the domestic market.
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