Linde (XBUL:LIN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.48 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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XBUL:LIN Linde PLC XBUL:LIN
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Price лв415.40
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What is Linde Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Linde XBUL:LIN 93 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.48 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 5.83. GuruFocus rates XBUL:LIN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of лв398.86. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,279 Chemicals companies, Linde ranks worse than 90.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Linde's current share price is лв415.40. Linde's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was лв55.53. Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 7.48.

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

XBUL:LIN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.05   Med: 5.83   Max: 8.25
Current: 7.76

During the past years, Linde's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.25. The lowest was 3.05. And the median was 5.83.

XBUL:LIN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
90.7% of 1279 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs XBUL:LIN: 7.76

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's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was лв32.341. 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 лв55.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Linde  (XBUL:LIN) 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Linde Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Linde Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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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
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 7.53 7.46 7.43 6.62 7.48

XBUL:LIN vs SHW, ECL, APD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Linde'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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=415.40/55.53
=7.48

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=32.341/330.2130*330.2130
=32.341

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Linde Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 15.908 241.018 21.795
201609 16.186 241.428 22.138
201612 15.776 241.432 21.577
201703 16.303 243.801 22.081
201706 16.869 244.955 22.740
201709 17.352 246.819 23.215
201712 16.969 246.524 22.730
201803 17.617 249.554 23.311
201806 17.972 251.989 23.551
201809 17.722 252.439 23.182
201812 21.534 251.233 28.304
201903 21.718 254.202 28.212
201906 22.641 256.143 29.188
201909 22.116 256.759 28.443
201912 22.470 256.974 28.874
202003 21.636 258.115 27.679
202006 20.702 257.797 26.517
202009 22.197 260.280 28.161
202012 23.590 260.474 29.906
202103 23.608 264.877 29.431
202106 24.871 271.696 30.228
202109 25.323 274.310 30.484
202112 27.592 278.802 32.680
202203 27.576 287.504 31.672
202206 28.747 296.311 32.036
202209 30.148 296.808 33.541
202212 27.236 296.797 30.302
202303 28.389 301.836 31.058
202306 28.549 305.109 30.898
202309 28.522 307.789 30.600
202312 29.191 306.746 31.424
202403 28.649 312.332 30.289
202406 29.386 314.175 30.886
202409 29.843 315.301 31.254
202412 29.708 315.605 31.083
202503 29.254 319.799 30.207
202506 30.809 322.561 31.540
202509 31.381 324.800 31.904
202512 32.144 324.054 32.755
202603 32.341 330.213 32.341

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 7.48 mean?
Linde (XBUL:LIN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.48 as of Jul. 16, 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 and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 5.83. Over the past decade, Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.05 to 8.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Linde ranks #1160 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Linde's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.48 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.05 to a high of 8.25. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Linde's value of 7.48 is 466.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linde ranks #1160 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Linde has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linde's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SHW and ECL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Linde ranks #1160 out of 1279 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Linde in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Linde's value of 7.48 is 466.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Linde's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.05 to 8.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.83 vs. the industry median of 1.32, 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.32, based on 1,279 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's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.48 is 466.7% 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 and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linde's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.48, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 5.83. 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 (XBUL:LIN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.48. The stock's GF Value™ is лв398.86, compared to a current price of лв415.40 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.48, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.83 and 466.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.32. Linde's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Linde (XBUL:LIN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.48 as of Jul. 16, 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 (XBUL:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of лв415.40 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of лв398.86.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:LIN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.48 (28% above median its 10-year median of 5.83)
  • GF Value™: лв398.86 vs. price of лв415.40 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 466.7% above the Chemicals median (#1160 of 1279)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL: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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