Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
Calculation
Linde plc, P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Sales1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 6.61 | = | 451.20 | ÷ | 68.22 | 68.22 | = | 32,854 | ÷ | 481,576,472 | |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 5.14 | = | 348.37 | ÷ | 67.79 | 67.79 | = | 33,364 | ÷ | 492,160,806 | |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 4.84 | = | 293.24 | ÷ | 60.65 | 60.65 | = | 30,793 | ÷ | 507,744,577 | |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 4.83 | = | 251.49 | ÷ | 52.11 | 52.11 | = | 27,243 | ÷ | 522,836,425 | |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 3.74 | = | 198.15 | ÷ | 52.96 | 52.96 | = | 28,228 | ÷ | 532,959,736 | |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 5.71 | = | 156.04 | ÷ | 27.34 | 27.34 | = | 14,900 | ÷ | 544,910,125 | |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 3.76 | = | 149.75 | ÷ | 39.83 | 39.83 | = | 11,437 | ÷ | 287,136,596 | |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 3.26 | = | 120.36 | ÷ | 36.95 | 36.95 | = | 10,534 | ÷ | 285,071,181 | |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 2.69 | = | 101.89 | ÷ | 37.83 | 37.83 | = | 10,776 | ÷ | 284,836,117 | |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 3.03 | = | 128.59 | ÷ | 42.50 | 42.50 | = | 12,273 | ÷ | 288,789,175 | |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 3.14 | = | 127.20 | ÷ | 40.56 | 40.56 | = | 11,925 | ÷ | 293,974,931 | |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 2.96 | = | 112.22 | ÷ | 37.89 | 37.89 | = | 11,224 | ÷ | 296,188,748 | |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 2.89 | = | 109.00 | ÷ | 37.71 | 37.71 | = | 11,252 | ÷ | 298,410,216 | |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 2.91 | = | 97.00 | ÷ | 33.35 | 33.35 | = | 10,116 | ÷ | 303,308,878 | |
| Feb 24, 2010 | 2.60 | = | 76.00 | ÷ | 29.24 | 29.24 | = | 8,956 | ÷ | 306,321,560 | |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 1.69 | = | 59.29 | ÷ | 35.16 | 35.16 | = | 10,796 | ÷ | 307,084,235 | |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 2.81 | = | 84.23 | ÷ | 30.01 | 30.01 | = | 9,402 | ÷ | 313,255,356 | |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 2.37 | = | 61.69 | ÷ | 25.98 | 25.98 | = | 8,324 | ÷ | 320,370,106 | |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 2.31 | = | 54.85 | ÷ | 23.72 | 23.72 | = | 7,656 | ÷ | 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/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Linde plc | Sherwin-Williams Co. | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 6.61 | 3.44 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 5.14 | 2.60 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 4.84 | 3.49 |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 4.83 | 3.50 |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 3.74 | 2.95 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 5.71 | 2.33 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 3.76 | 2.50 |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 3.26 | 2.46 |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 2.69 | 2.11 |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 3.03 | 2.45 |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 3.14 | 1.96 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 2.96 | 1.75 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 2.89 | 1.20 |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 2.91 | 1.14 |
| Feb 24, 2010 | 2.60 | 0.99 |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 1.69 | 0.68 |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 2.81 | 0.82 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 2.37 | 1.15 |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 2.31 | 0.82 |
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/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Linde plc | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 6.61 | 5.30 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 5.14 | 4.13 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 4.84 | 4.31 |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 4.83 | 4.29 |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 3.74 | 3.44 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 5.71 | 3.88 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 3.76 | 3.04 |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 3.26 | 2.83 |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 2.69 | 2.40 |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 3.03 | 2.75 |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 3.14 | 2.59 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 2.96 | 2.41 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 2.89 | 2.15 |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 2.91 | 2.14 |
| Feb 24, 2010 | 2.60 | 1.89 |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 1.69 | 1.26 |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 2.81 | 1.89 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 2.37 | 1.78 |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 2.31 | 1.59 |
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/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Linde plc | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 6.61 | 4.47 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 5.14 | 3.70 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 4.84 | 3.83 |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 4.83 | 4.08 |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 3.74 | 2.91 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 5.71 | 2.81 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 3.76 | 2.50 |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 3.26 | 2.22 |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 2.69 | 1.64 |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 3.03 | 1.94 |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 3.14 | 2.14 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 2.96 | 2.08 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 2.89 | 2.06 |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 2.91 | 2.38 |
| Feb 24, 2010 | 2.60 | 2.02 |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 1.69 | 0.98 |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 2.81 | 2.08 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 2.37 | 1.83 |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 2.31 | 1.77 |
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).