Stock Analysis on Net

Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN)

Analysis of Investments

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Adjustment to Net Income (Loss): Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities

Linde plc, adjustment to net income, Linde plc

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income, Linde plc (as reported) 6,199 4,147 3,826 2,501 2,285
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Net income, Linde plc (adjusted) 6,199 4,147 3,826 2,501 2,286

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).


Adjusted Profitability Ratios: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities (Summary)

Linde plc, adjusted profitability ratios

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net Profit Margin
Reported net profit margin 18.87% 12.43% 12.42% 9.18% 8.09%
Adjusted net profit margin 18.87% 12.43% 12.42% 9.18% 8.10%
Return on Equity (ROE)
Reported ROE 15.61% 10.36% 8.69% 5.29% 4.66%
Adjusted ROE 15.61% 10.36% 8.69% 5.29% 4.66%
Return on Assets (ROA)
Reported ROA 7.67% 5.21% 4.69% 2.83% 2.64%
Adjusted ROA 7.67% 5.21% 4.69% 2.83% 2.64%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. Linde plc adjusted net profit margin ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Linde plc adjusted ROE improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. Linde plc adjusted ROA improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.

Linde plc, Profitability Ratios: Reported vs. Adjusted


Adjusted Net Profit Margin

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income, Linde plc 6,199 4,147 3,826 2,501 2,285
Sales 32,854 33,364 30,793 27,243 28,228
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1 18.87% 12.43% 12.42% 9.18% 8.09%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Adjusted net income, Linde plc 6,199 4,147 3,826 2,501 2,286
Sales 32,854 33,364 30,793 27,243 28,228
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted net profit margin2 18.87% 12.43% 12.42% 9.18% 8.10%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

2023 Calculations

1 Net profit margin = 100 × Net income, Linde plc ÷ Sales
= 100 × 6,199 ÷ 32,854 = 18.87%

2 Adjusted net profit margin = 100 × Adjusted net income, Linde plc ÷ Sales
= 100 × 6,199 ÷ 32,854 = 18.87%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. Linde plc adjusted net profit margin ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.

Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE)

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income, Linde plc 6,199 4,147 3,826 2,501 2,285
Total Linde plc shareholders’ equity 39,720 40,028 44,035 47,317 49,074
Profitability Ratio
ROE1 15.61% 10.36% 8.69% 5.29% 4.66%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Adjusted net income, Linde plc 6,199 4,147 3,826 2,501 2,286
Total Linde plc shareholders’ equity 39,720 40,028 44,035 47,317 49,074
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted ROE2 15.61% 10.36% 8.69% 5.29% 4.66%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

2023 Calculations

1 ROE = 100 × Net income, Linde plc ÷ Total Linde plc shareholders’ equity
= 100 × 6,199 ÷ 39,720 = 15.61%

2 Adjusted ROE = 100 × Adjusted net income, Linde plc ÷ Total Linde plc shareholders’ equity
= 100 × 6,199 ÷ 39,720 = 15.61%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Linde plc adjusted ROE improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.

Adjusted Return on Assets (ROA)

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income, Linde plc 6,199 4,147 3,826 2,501 2,285
Total assets 80,811 79,658 81,605 88,229 86,612
Profitability Ratio
ROA1 7.67% 5.21% 4.69% 2.83% 2.64%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Adjusted net income, Linde plc 6,199 4,147 3,826 2,501 2,286
Total assets 80,811 79,658 81,605 88,229 86,612
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted ROA2 7.67% 5.21% 4.69% 2.83% 2.64%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

2023 Calculations

1 ROA = 100 × Net income, Linde plc ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 6,199 ÷ 80,811 = 7.67%

2 Adjusted ROA = 100 × Adjusted net income, Linde plc ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 6,199 ÷ 80,811 = 7.67%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. Linde plc adjusted ROA improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.