Current Ratio
since 2005
Calculation
Linde plc, current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.85 | = | 10,352 | ÷ | 12,160 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.33 | = | 17,272 | ÷ | 12,956 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.99 | = | 3,285 | ÷ | 3,307 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.16 | = | 2,880 | ÷ | 2,478 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.39 | = | 2,626 | ÷ | 1,893 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.14 | = | 2,839 | ÷ | 2,490 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.09 | = | 2,916 | ÷ | 2,664 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.13 | = | 2,792 | ÷ | 2,479 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.03 | = | 2,607 | ÷ | 2,535 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.13 | = | 2,378 | ÷ | 2,110 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.23 | = | 2,223 | ÷ | 1,813 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.77 | = | 2,301 | ÷ | 2,979 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.91 | = | 2,408 | ÷ | 2,650 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.17 | = | 2,059 | ÷ | 1,758 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.07 | = | 2,133 | ÷ | 2,001 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-02), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-18), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Linde plc, current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Linde plc | Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | Ecolab Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.85 | 2.54 | 1.33 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.33 | 2.17 | 1.27 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.99 | 2.36 | 1.34 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.16 | 1.31 | 1.42 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.39 | 0.80 | 0.93 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.14 | 1.11 | 1.11 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.09 | 1.07 | 1.35 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.13 | 1.27 | 1.60 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.03 | 1.36 | 1.70 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.13 | 1.35 | 1.41 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.23 | 1.20 | 1.45 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.77 | 1.29 | 1.17 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.91 | 1.18 | 1.13 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.17 | 1.12 | 1.23 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.07 | 1.24 | 1.27 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-02), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-18), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
Comparison to Sector (Chemicals)
Linde plc, current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Linde plc | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.85 | 1.12 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.33 | 1.42 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.99 | 1.49 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.16 | 1.31 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.39 | 0.97 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.14 | 1.12 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.09 | 1.18 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.13 | 1.35 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.03 | 1.39 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.13 | 1.28 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.23 | 1.26 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.77 | 1.03 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.91 | 1.06 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.07 | 1.18 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-02), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-18), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
Comparison to Industry (Basic Materials)
Linde plc, current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (basic materials)
| Linde plc | Basic Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.85 | 1.30 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.33 | 1.56 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.99 | 1.77 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.16 | 1.53 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.39 | 1.28 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.14 | 1.37 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.09 | 1.31 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.13 | 1.50 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.03 | 1.38 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.13 | 1.73 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.23 | 1.63 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.77 | 1.12 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.91 | 1.19 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.17 | 1.25 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.07 | 1.40 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-02), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-18), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).