Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2005
Calculation
Linde plc, P/BV, long-term trends, calculation
| P/BV | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Book value per share1 (BVPS) | BVPS1 | = | Total Linde plc shareholders’ equity1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 5.47 | = | 451.20 | ÷ | 82.48 | 82.48 | = | 39,720 | ÷ | 481,576,472 | |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 4.28 | = | 348.37 | ÷ | 81.33 | 81.33 | = | 40,028 | ÷ | 492,160,806 | |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 3.38 | = | 293.24 | ÷ | 86.73 | 86.73 | = | 44,035 | ÷ | 507,744,577 | |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 2.78 | = | 251.49 | ÷ | 90.50 | 90.50 | = | 47,317 | ÷ | 522,836,425 | |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 2.15 | = | 198.15 | ÷ | 92.08 | 92.08 | = | 49,074 | ÷ | 532,959,736 | |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 1.65 | = | 156.04 | ÷ | 94.69 | 94.69 | = | 51,596 | ÷ | 544,910,125 | |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 7.15 | = | 149.75 | ÷ | 20.96 | 20.96 | = | 6,018 | ÷ | 287,136,596 | |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 6.83 | = | 120.36 | ÷ | 17.61 | 17.61 | = | 5,021 | ÷ | 285,071,181 | |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 6.61 | = | 101.89 | ÷ | 15.41 | 15.41 | = | 4,389 | ÷ | 284,836,117 | |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 6.60 | = | 128.59 | ÷ | 19.47 | 19.47 | = | 5,623 | ÷ | 288,789,175 | |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 5.66 | = | 127.20 | ÷ | 22.48 | 22.48 | = | 6,609 | ÷ | 293,974,931 | |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 5.48 | = | 112.22 | ÷ | 20.47 | 20.47 | = | 6,064 | ÷ | 296,188,748 | |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 5.93 | = | 109.00 | ÷ | 18.39 | 18.39 | = | 5,488 | ÷ | 298,410,216 | |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 5.08 | = | 97.00 | ÷ | 19.10 | 19.10 | = | 5,792 | ÷ | 303,308,878 | |
| Feb 24, 2010 | 4.38 | = | 76.00 | ÷ | 17.35 | 17.35 | = | 5,315 | ÷ | 306,321,560 | |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 4.54 | = | 59.29 | ÷ | 13.06 | 13.06 | = | 4,009 | ÷ | 307,084,235 | |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 5.13 | = | 84.23 | ÷ | 16.41 | 16.41 | = | 5,142 | ÷ | 313,255,356 | |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 4.34 | = | 61.69 | ÷ | 14.21 | 14.21 | = | 4,554 | ÷ | 320,370,106 | |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 4.54 | = | 54.85 | ÷ | 12.09 | 12.09 | = | 3,902 | ÷ | 322,779,147 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Linde plc Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Linde plc, P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Linde plc | Sherwin-Williams Co. | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 5.47 | 21.32 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 4.28 | 18.55 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 3.38 | 28.55 |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 2.78 | 17.79 |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 2.15 | 12.82 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 1.65 | 10.93 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 7.15 | 10.14 |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 6.83 | 15.52 |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 6.61 | 27.61 |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 6.60 | 27.40 |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 5.66 | 11.24 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 5.48 | 9.32 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 5.93 | 6.93 |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 5.08 | 5.51 |
| Feb 24, 2010 | 4.38 | 4.73 |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 4.54 | 3.37 |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 5.13 | 3.66 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 4.34 | 4.49 |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 4.54 | 3.40 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Chemicals)
Linde plc, P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Linde plc | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 5.47 | 6.83 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 4.28 | 5.31 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 3.38 | 4.70 |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 2.78 | 3.84 |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 2.15 | 2.98 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 1.65 | 2.27 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 7.15 | 8.28 |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 6.83 | 9.20 |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 6.61 | 10.08 |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 6.60 | 9.74 |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 5.66 | 6.84 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 5.48 | 6.36 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 5.93 | 6.14 |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 5.08 | 5.17 |
| Feb 24, 2010 | 4.38 | 4.46 |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 4.54 | 4.21 |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 5.13 | 4.75 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 4.34 | 4.39 |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 4.54 | 4.19 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Materials)
Linde plc, P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Linde plc | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 5.47 | 5.86 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 4.28 | 4.93 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 3.38 | 4.66 |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 2.78 | 3.99 |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 2.15 | 2.82 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 1.65 | 2.21 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 7.15 | 6.06 |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 6.83 | 6.38 |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 6.61 | 4.76 |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 6.60 | 3.49 |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 5.66 | 3.14 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 5.48 | 3.18 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 5.93 | 3.71 |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 5.08 | 4.42 |
| Feb 24, 2010 | 4.38 | 3.94 |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 4.54 | 3.16 |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 5.13 | 2.84 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 4.34 | 4.45 |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 4.54 | 4.50 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).