Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Linde plc Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
18.0%
FY2025
5-year range
5.2% / 18.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+4.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 113
Materials
What the data says
Linde plc's return on equity (roe) of 18.0% is higher than 84% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 4 consecutive years, from 5.2% in FY2021 to 18.0% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
18.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.8%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from 9.6% to 18.0% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +11.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- +8.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 16% in MaterialsTop 16% of 113This company 18.0% Sector average -10.0%
▼
+280.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Linde plc's return on equity (roe) has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 4.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 28.0pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2016.
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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 18.0% | +4.7% |
| FY2024 | 17.2% | +78.9% |
| FY2023 | 9.6% | +54.1% |
| FY2022 | 6.3% | +20.4% |
| FY2021 | 5.2% | -44.0% |
| FY2020 | 9.3% | +264.6% |
| FY2019 | 2.5% | -12.7% |
| FY2018 | 2.9% | -84.8% |
| FY2017 | 19.1% | -30.5% |
| FY2016 | 27.6% | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026