Linde plc (LIN) Return on Assets (ROA): 8.25%
Is Linde plc’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Linde plc's return on assets (ROA) of 8.25% is 35% above its 5-year average of 6.09%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.83%–8.19%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Linde plc (LIN) is 8.25% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 2.23% (8.07%).
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LIN Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
8.25%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
8.07%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
7.25%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
6.09%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
6.02%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
6.92%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
7.31%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.23%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.71%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+35.47%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+37.15%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+19.17%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+12.92%
LIN Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $235.54B | 8.25% | 8.07% | 7.25% | 6.09% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 14.66% | 9.17% | 3.15% | 3.72% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 4.64% | 3.61% | 4.38% | 4.64% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 9.85% | 10.63% | 10.16% | 9.93% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 8.41% | 8.92% | 7.30% | 4.65% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 5.06% | 4.36% | 6.05% | 6.59% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 6.54% | 5.47% | 11.79% | 12.86% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 6.70% | 5.90% | 5.57% | 5.36% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $18.95B | 3.39% | -0.28% | -3.52% | -1.79% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | -0.14% | -0.84% | 3.40% | 3.93% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
8.3%
ROE
18.5%
Linde plc Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Linde plc Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for LIN stock is 8.25%.
- Is Linde plc's return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Linde plc's return on assets (ROA) of 8.25% is 35% above its 5-year average of 6.09%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.83%–8.19%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for LIN stock is 8.07%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for LIN stock is 7.25%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for LIN stock is 6.09%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for LIN stock is 6.02%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for LIN stock is 6.92%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for LIN stock is 7.31%.
Linde plc Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 7.95% |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.19% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.67% |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.21% |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.69% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.83% |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.64% |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.69% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.10% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.76% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.44% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.55% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.66% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.35% |
| 2011-12-31 | 10.22% |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.82% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.76% |
| 2008-12-31 | 9.28% |
| 2007-12-31 | 8.80% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.90% |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.92% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.06% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.04% |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.53% |
| 2001-12-31 | 5.57% |
| 2000-12-31 | 4.68% |
| 1999-12-31 | 5.58% |
| 1998-12-31 | 5.25% |
| 1997-12-31 | 5.19% |
| 1996-12-31 | 3.74% |
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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