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Linde plc (LIN) Earnings Yield: 2.92%

Is Linde plc’s earnings yield high or low?

Linde plc's earnings yield of 2.92% is in line with its 5-year average of 2.69%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.84%–3.83%).

The earnings yield for Linde plc (LIN) is 2.92% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 6.37% (3.12%).

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LIN Earnings Yield
2.92%+0.00% 1Y
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LIN Earnings Yield Metrics

EARNINGS YIELD

2.92%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG TTM

3.12%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 3Y

2.97%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 5Y

2.69%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 10Y

3.13%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 15Y

3.68%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 20Y

3.95%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-6.37%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-1.80%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+8.44%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-6.71%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-20.55%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-26.11%

LIN Competitors' Earnings Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Linde plc (LIN)2.92%3.12%2.97%2.69%
Newmont Corporation (NEM)$105.20B7.84%6.77%4.91%4.29%
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)$92.36B2.94%2.84%3.17%4.73%
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)$76.59B3.36%3.04%3.03%2.96%
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)$74.42B2.79%2.69%2.54%2.42%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)$63.01B3.34%2.61%3.68%3.65%
Nucor Corporation (NUE)$57.92B3.97%4.10%8.25%11.90%
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)$36.20B3.01%2.73%2.65%2.65%
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)$19.29B3.55%4.39%11.00%16.90%
Alcoa Corporation (AA)$19.11B5.51%9.23%13.36%11.33%

Earnings Yield vs P/E Ratio

Earnings Yield

2.92%

EPS ÷ Price

P/E Ratio

34.2

Price ÷ EPS

Formula: Earnings Yield = (EPS / Price) × 100

Earnings Yield is simply the inverse of P/E. A P/E of 20 equals a 5% earnings yield.

How earnings yield is used:

  • It expresses earnings relative to share price as a percentage
  • It can be compared with FCF yield and dividend yield
  • It can be compared with bond yields because both are percentages
  • It is mathematically the inverse of the P/E ratio

Linde plc Earnings Yield Formula & Definition

Earnings Yield = EPS (TTM) / Share Price

Earnings yield is the inverse of the PE ratio, expressing trailing earnings as a percentage of price. Higher is cheaper.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Linde plc Earnings Yield FAQ

What is the earnings yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The earnings yield for LIN stock is 2.92%.
Is Linde plc's earnings yield high or low?
Linde plc's earnings yield of 2.92% is in line with its 5-year average of 2.69%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.84%–3.83%).
What is the TTM average earnings yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The TTM average earnings yield for LIN stock is 3.12%.
What is the 3Y average earnings yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 3Y average earnings yield for LIN stock is 2.97%.
What is the 5Y average earnings yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 5Y average earnings yield for LIN stock is 2.69%.
What is the 10Y average earnings yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 10Y average earnings yield for LIN stock is 3.13%.
What is the 15Y average earnings yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 15Y average earnings yield for LIN stock is 3.68%.
What is the 20Y average earnings yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 20Y average earnings yield for LIN stock is 3.95%.

Linde plc Earnings Yield History

DATEEARNINGS YIELD
2026-06-092.92%
2026-06-083.00%
2026-06-052.96%
2026-06-042.97%
2026-06-032.97%
2026-06-023.04%
2026-06-013.03%
2026-05-293.03%
2026-05-283.00%
2026-05-272.97%
2026-05-262.92%
2026-05-222.91%
2026-05-212.93%
2026-05-202.97%
2026-05-192.98%
2026-05-182.95%
2026-05-152.98%
2026-05-142.94%
2026-05-132.93%
2026-05-122.99%
2026-05-112.99%
2026-05-083.05%
2026-05-073.05%
2026-05-063.00%
2026-05-053.01%
2026-05-043.05%
2026-05-012.96%
2026-04-302.91%
2026-04-292.89%
2026-04-282.86%
2026-04-272.86%
2026-04-242.86%
2026-04-232.87%
2026-04-222.95%
2026-04-212.95%
2026-04-202.93%
2026-04-172.96%
2026-04-162.92%
2026-04-152.93%
2026-04-142.92%
2026-04-132.87%
2026-04-102.90%
2026-04-092.90%
2026-04-082.92%
2026-04-072.95%
2026-04-062.92%
2026-04-022.90%
2026-04-012.95%
2026-03-312.94%
2026-03-302.92%
2026-03-272.97%
2026-03-262.94%
2026-03-252.96%
2026-03-243.04%
2026-03-233.05%
2026-03-202.99%
2026-03-192.98%
2026-03-182.99%
2026-03-172.95%
2026-03-162.93%
2026-03-132.95%
2026-03-122.98%
2026-03-113.03%
2026-03-103.05%
2026-03-093.02%
2026-03-063.01%
2026-03-052.98%
2026-03-042.92%
2026-03-032.91%
2026-03-022.86%
2026-02-272.87%
2026-02-262.93%
2026-02-252.87%
2026-02-242.96%
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2026-02-123.16%
2026-02-113.19%
2026-02-103.24%
2026-02-093.27%
2026-02-063.33%
2026-02-053.25%
2026-02-043.15%
2026-02-033.22%
2026-02-023.24%
2026-01-303.27%
2026-01-293.28%
2026-01-283.31%
2026-01-273.30%
2026-01-263.28%
2026-01-233.31%
2026-01-223.35%
2026-01-213.40%
2026-01-203.45%
2026-01-163.40%
2026-01-153.39%
2026-01-143.39%
2026-01-133.37%
2026-01-123.37%
2026-01-093.36%
2026-01-083.40%
2026-01-073.44%
2026-01-063.42%
2026-01-053.45%
2026-01-023.48%
2025-12-313.50%
2025-12-303.49%
2025-12-293.50%
2025-12-263.51%
2025-12-243.51%
2025-12-233.51%
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2025-12-113.70%
2025-12-103.80%
2025-12-093.82%
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2025-12-053.74%
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2025-11-283.64%
2025-11-263.66%
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2025-11-213.62%
2025-11-203.65%
2025-11-193.61%
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2025-11-143.53%
2025-11-133.48%
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2025-11-103.55%
2025-11-073.55%
2025-11-063.59%
2025-11-053.57%
2025-11-043.57%
2025-11-033.62%
2025-10-313.57%
2025-10-303.27%
2025-10-293.25%
2025-10-283.18%
2025-10-273.16%
2025-10-243.15%
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2025-10-093.07%
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2025-09-302.96%
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About Linde plc

Linde plc functions as a global industrial gas and engineering powerhouse, extending its operations throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company's comprehensive product line features atmospheric gases like oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and various rare gases, alongside a diverse array of process gases such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, specialized electronic gases, and acetylene. Beyond gas supply, Linde is also adept at designing and constructing turnkey process plants. These engineering solutions serve both third-party customers and its own gas business facilities, covering types like olefin, natural gas, air separation, hydrogen, and synthesis gas plants. Linde's extensive client base spans numerous sectors, including healthcare, energy, general manufacturing, food and beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel production, aerospace, chemicals, and water treatment. Established in 1879, the company is headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom.

Woking
65,069 employees
Basic Materials / Chemicals - Specialty
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
CEO
Sanjiv Lamba