Linde plc (LIN) Gross Margin: 45.99%
Is Linde plc’s gross margin high or low?
Linde plc's gross margin of 45.99% is 39% above its 5-year average of 33.12%, near the high end of its 5-year range (26.55%–43.33%).
The gross margin for Linde plc (LIN) is 45.99% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 15.06% (39.97%).
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LIN Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
45.99%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
39.97%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
36.05%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
33.12%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
31.94%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
32.56%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
32.51%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+15.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+27.59%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+38.87%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+43.98%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+41.23%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+41.47%
LIN Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | — | 45.99% | 39.97% | 36.05% | 33.12% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 55.12% | 42.20% | 28.07% | 27.14% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 27.80% | 28.23% | 30.36% | 29.31% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 49.12% | 48.70% | 46.55% | 46.05% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 44.29% | 43.99% | 41.63% | 41.51% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 31.98% | 31.95% | 30.06% | 30.75% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 13.98% | 12.64% | 19.48% | 19.86% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 27.61% | 27.13% | 25.15% | 25.29% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 33.79% | 30.91% | 30.71% | 30.89% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 15.20% | 12.93% | 10.82% | 12.09% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
46.0%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Linde plc Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Linde plc Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The gross margin for LIN stock is 45.99%.
- Is Linde plc's gross margin high or low?
- Linde plc's gross margin of 45.99% is 39% above its 5-year average of 33.12%, near the high end of its 5-year range (26.55%–43.33%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The TTM average gross margin for LIN stock is 39.97%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for LIN stock is 36.05%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for LIN stock is 33.12%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for LIN stock is 31.94%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for LIN stock is 32.56%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for LIN stock is 32.51%.
Linde plc Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 43.33% |
| 2024-12-31 | 36.61% |
| 2023-12-31 | 35.14% |
| 2022-12-31 | 29.10% |
| 2021-12-31 | 27.98% |
| 2020-12-31 | 26.55% |
| 2019-12-31 | 24.48% |
| 2018-12-31 | 26.87% |
| 2017-12-31 | 33.16% |
| 2016-12-31 | 33.72% |
| 2015-12-31 | 34.43% |
| 2014-12-31 | 33.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | 34.15% |
| 2012-12-31 | 34.10% |
| 2011-12-31 | 33.69% |
| 2010-12-31 | 33.98% |
| 2009-12-31 | 34.37% |
| 2008-12-31 | 31.97% |
| 2007-12-31 | 32.66% |
| 2006-12-31 | 31.96% |
| 2005-12-31 | 30.69% |
| 2004-12-31 | 30.77% |
| 2003-12-31 | 40.71% |
| 2002-12-31 | 42.47% |
| 2001-12-31 | 40.67% |
| 2000-12-31 | 39.02% |
| 1999-12-31 | 41.11% |
| 1998-12-31 | 41.92% |
| 1997-12-31 | 41.63% |
| 1996-12-31 | 42.37% |
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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