Is Linde plc Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Linde plc (LIN) is a leading global industrial gases company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen to industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. Its principal executive offices are headquartered in Woking, the United Kingdom. The company has a market capitalization of $232.63 billion, which classifies it as a “mega-cap” stock. Linde’s shares had reached a 52-week high of $504.49 on Feb. 24, and are only marginally down from that level, as the ...