Linde (LIN) YoY EPS Growth: 13.39% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LIN Linde PLC LIN
94 GF Score
Price $478.38
GF Value $494.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Linde YoY EPS Growth?

Linde LIN -5.95% 94 YoY EPS Growth is 13.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIN with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $494.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Linde's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.39%.

Linde's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.98.

Linde YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linde's YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

Linde Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EPS Growth
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Linde Quarterly Data
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Linde YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Linde's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(14.61-13.62)/ | 13.62 |
=7.27 %

Linde's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(3.98-3.51)/ | 3.51 |
=13.39 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 13.39% mean?
Linde (LIN) has a YoY EPS Growth of 13.39% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Linde and its competitors.
Is Linde's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Linde's current YoY EPS Growth is 13.39%. Overall, Linde has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linde's YoY EPS Growth compare to SHW and ECL?
Linde's YoY EPS Growth of 13.39% 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 YoY EPS Growth for a Chemicals company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Linde and its competitors. Linde's current YoY EPS Growth is 13.39%. 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 (LIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $494.78, compared to a current price of $478.38 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 13.39%. 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 YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Linde (LIN), the current YoY EPS Growth is 13.39% 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 (LIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $478.38 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $494.78. GuruFocus considers Linde to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LIN:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 13.39%
  • GF Value™: $494.78 vs. price of $478.38 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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