Linde (WBO:LIN) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

Linde WBO:LIN +1.65% 26 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates WBO:LIN with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €437.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Chemicals companies, Linde ranks worse than 51.21% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Linde's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Linde's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:LIN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.43 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Linde was 0.55. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.43.

WBO:LIN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
51.21% of 908 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs WBO:LIN: 0.37

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Linde is 1.17%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Linde was 2.59%. The lowest was 1.09%. And the median was 1.47%.

Linde's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.38.

During the past 12 months, Linde's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Linde was 47.00% per year. The lowest was 4.90% per year. And the median was 10.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Linde (WBO:LIN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Linde Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linde's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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WBO:LIN vs SHW, ECL, APD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Linde's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Linde's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Linde Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Linde's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	5.124	/	14.057
	=	0.36

Linde's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1.384	/	3.353
	=	0.41

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 mean?

Linde (WBO:LIN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Linde and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Linde's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Linde ranks #465 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.

Is Linde's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Linde's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is near median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.55. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Linde's value of 0.41 is 13.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linde ranks #465 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Linde has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Linde's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SHW and ECL?

According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Linde ranks #465 out of 908 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Linde in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Linde's value of 0.41 is 13.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Linde's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 908 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Linde's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 13.9% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Linde and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linde's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.43. 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 (WBO:LIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €437.71, compared to a current price of €455.60 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 13.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Linde's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Linde (WBO:LIN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 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 (WBO:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €455.60 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €437.71. GuruFocus considers Linde to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:LIN:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (near median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: €437.71 vs. price of €455.60 (4.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 26/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 13.9% above the Chemicals median (#465 of 908)

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

Linde Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies SHW ECL APD PPG LYB ALB DD IFF RPM SOLS XPAR:AI XSWX:GIVN SHSE:600309 XSWX:SIKA SZSE:002466 OCSE:NSIS B SHSE:603256 BOM:500820 TPE:1303 XSGO:SQM-B

Other Exchanges LIN:USA 1LINUS:Italy 0M2B:UK LIN:Germany

Address 10 Riverview Drive, Danbury, CT, USA, 06810

Website https://www.linde.com

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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