Linde plc (LIN) Return on Equity (ROE): 18.04%
Is Linde plc’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Linde plc's return on equity (ROE) of 18.04% is 44% above its 5-year average of 12.54%, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.29%–18.04%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Linde plc (LIN) is 18.04% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 2.30% (17.63%).
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LIN Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
LIN Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
LIN Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
18.04%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
17.63%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
15.31%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
12.54%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
15.84%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
19.37%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
20.33%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.30%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+17.83%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+43.90%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.91%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-6.86%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-11.26%
LIN Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | — | 18.04% | 17.63% | 15.31% | 12.54% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $105.20B | 20.92% | 16.05% | 5.26% | 6.44% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $92.36B | 11.66% | 11.19% | 13.91% | 15.38% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $76.59B | 55.86% | 61.02% | 62.87% | 64.03% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $74.42B | 21.24% | 22.68% | 19.38% | 12.27% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $63.01B | -2.63% | 9.92% | 13.27% | 14.03% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.92B | 8.33% | 9.16% | 20.31% | 22.77% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $36.20B | 12.68% | 11.96% | 11.17% | 10.77% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $19.29B | -5.60% | -1.29% | 5.31% | 6.34% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $19.11B | 18.91% | 9.96% | 0.55% | 1.04% |
Return Analysis
ROE
18.0%
ROA
8.0%
Linde plc Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Linde plc Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for LIN stock is 18.04%.
- Is Linde plc's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Linde plc's return on equity (ROE) of 18.04% is 44% above its 5-year average of 12.54%, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.29%–18.04%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for LIN stock is 17.63%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for LIN stock is 15.31%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for LIN stock is 12.54%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for LIN stock is 15.84%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for LIN stock is 19.37%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for LIN stock is 20.33%.
Linde plc Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 18.04% |
| 2024-12-31 | 17.23% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.61% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.36% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.69% |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.29% |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.66% |
| 2018-12-31 | 8.49% |
| 2017-12-31 | 20.72% |
| 2016-12-31 | 29.87% |
| 2015-12-31 | 35.25% |
| 2014-12-31 | 30.13% |
| 2013-12-31 | 26.55% |
| 2012-12-31 | 27.90% |
| 2011-12-31 | 30.47% |
| 2010-12-31 | 20.63% |
| 2009-12-31 | 23.59% |
| 2008-12-31 | 30.21% |
| 2007-12-31 | 22.89% |
| 2006-12-31 | 21.70% |
| 2005-12-31 | 18.61% |
| 2004-12-31 | 19.32% |
| 2003-12-31 | 18.94% |
| 2002-12-31 | 17.48% |
| 2001-12-31 | 17.36% |
| 2000-12-31 | 15.27% |
| 1999-12-31 | 18.22% |
| 1998-12-31 | 17.66% |
| 1997-12-31 | 18.43% |
| 1996-12-31 | 14.11% |
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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