Linde plc (LIN) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.71
Is Linde plc’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Linde plc's debt to equity ratio of 0.71 is 42% above its 5-year average of 0.50, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.35–0.71).
The debt to equity ratio for Linde plc (LIN) is 0.71 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 9.23% (0.65).
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LIN Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
LIN Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.71
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.65
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.57
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.50
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.83
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.97
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.95
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.23%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+24.56%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+42.47%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-14.08%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-26.42%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-25.60%
LIN Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | — | 0.71 | 0.65 | 0.57 | 0.50 |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 3.16 | 3.05 | 3.33 | 3.47 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 0.97 | 0.96 | 1.06 | 1.11 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 1.23 | 1.05 | 0.88 | 0.80 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.38 |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.33 |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.50 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.71
Current Ratio
0.88
Linde plc Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Linde plc Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The debt to equity ratio for LIN stock is 0.71.
- Is Linde plc's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Linde plc's debt to equity ratio of 0.71 is 42% above its 5-year average of 0.50, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.35–0.71).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for LIN stock is 0.65.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for LIN stock is 0.57.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for LIN stock is 0.50.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for LIN stock is 0.83.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for LIN stock is 0.97.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for LIN stock is 0.95.
Linde plc Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.36 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.50 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.90 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.10 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.65 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.20 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.32 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.27 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.36 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.50 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.63 |
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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