Forward PE Ratio: 29.49
The forward PE ratio is 29.49 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (29.49) = Close Price ($525.56) / Consensus Forward EPS ($17.89)
LIN Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
29.49
LIN Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Linde plc
Market Cap
$243.12B
Forward PE Ratio
29.49
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $243.12B | 29.49 |
| BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs › | $203.00B | 15.11 |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs › | $145.53B | 22.44 |
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO)vs › | $145.33B | 10.44 |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $101.21B | 9.37 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $86.97B | 20.79 |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $85.74B | 28.62 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $81.89B | 28.15 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $76.84B | 33.10 |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $69.73B | 17.34 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
35.0
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
29.5
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $17.89 implies +18.8% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $15.06.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $525.56 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $17.89 | $17.78 – $17.98 | 15 | 29.4x |
| 2027-12-31 | $19.59 | $19.29 – $20.13 | 15 | 26.8x |
| 2028-12-31 | $21.57 | $19.88 – $23.84 | 9 | 24.4x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The forward PE ratio for LIN stock is 29.49.
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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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Sanjiv Lamba