Company / Profit Margin
Linde plc Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
20.3%
FY2025
5-year range
8.1% / 20.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#9 of 103
Materials
What the data says
Among 103 Materials companies, Linde plc is in the top 9% for profit margin. Profit Margin has increased for 4 consecutive years, from 8.1% in FY2021 to 20.3% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
20.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -9.2%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from 12.4% to 20.3% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +11.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -9.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 9% in MaterialsTop 9% of 103This company 20.3% Sector average -63.6%
▼
+131.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Linde plc's profit margin has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, profit margin increased 2.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 83.9pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.19 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 21.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 20.3% | +2.1% |
| FY2024 | 19.9% | +60.1% |
| FY2023 | 12.4% | +35.3% |
| FY2022 | 9.2% | +13.5% |
| FY2021 | 8.1% | -72.6% |
| FY2020 | 29.5% | +168.9% |
| FY2019 | 11.0% | -22.9% |
| FY2018 | 14.2% | +29.7% |
| FY2017 | 11.0% | -22.9% |
| FY2016 | 14.2% | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026