Linde plc
LIN
Rank in Stocks
#74
Linde plc functions as a global industrial gas and engineering powerhouse,... 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.
Share Price
$510.06
Last synced: 2026-10-23
Market Cap
$235.13B
Change (1 day)
-0.06%
Change (1 year)
14.36%
Country
GB
Stock data: Financial Modeling PrepΒ·Updated Β·Not investment adviceΒ·How we calculate this
Trade Linde plc (LIN)
Category
Basic Materials
Operating Margin for Linde plc (LIN)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 27.10%
According to Linde plc latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 27.10%. At the end of 2025 the company had an Operating Margin of 27.23%.
Operating Margin history for Linde plc from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 27.10% | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 27.23% | 4.57% |
| 2024 | 26.04% | 5.55% |
| 2023 | 24.67% | 27.43% |
| 2022 | 19.36% | 12.82% |
| 2021 | 17.16% | 20.17% |
| 2020 | 14.28% | 23.32% |
| 2019 | 11.58% | -23.46% |
| 2018 | 15.13% | -30.56% |
| 2017 | 21.79% | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 21.98% | -4.14% |
| 2015 | 22.93% | 3.57% |
| 2014 | 22.14% | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 22.34% | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 21.91% | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 21.88% | 2.39% |
| 2010 | 21.37% | -0.09% |
| 2009 | 21.39% | 13.11% |
| 2008 | 18.91% | -0.26% |
| 2007 | 18.96% | 7.24% |
| 2006 | 17.68% | 6.31% |
| 2005 | 16.63% | 1.28% |
| 2004 | 16.42% | -0.06% |
| 2003 | 16.43% | -8.72% |
| 2002 | 18.00% | 16.05% |
| 2001 | 15.51% | 10.63% |
| 2000 | 14.02% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.22% | -99.22% |
FR
|
|
| 16.36% | -99.40% |
US
|
|
| 17.37% | -99.36% |
US
|
|
| -4.71% | -100.17% |
US
|
|
| 18.42% | -99.32% |
CH
|
What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Linde plc's operating margin
What is Linde plc's operating margin?
Linde plc's operating margin is 27.10%, as of Oct 2026.
What was Linde plc's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Linde plc's operating margin was 27.23%, compared with 26.04% in 2024.
How has Linde plc's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Linde plc's operating margin was highest in 2025 (27.23%) and lowest in 2020 (14.28%).
How does Linde plc's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Linde plc's operating margin (27.10%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is L'Air Liquide S.A., with 21.22%.