Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Linde plc, net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income, Linde plc1 | ÷ | Sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 8.09% | = | 100 | × | 2,285 | ÷ | 28,228 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 29.40% | = | 100 | × | 4,381 | ÷ | 14,900 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 10.90% | = | 100 | × | 1,247 | ÷ | 11,437 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 14.24% | = | 100 | × | 1,500 | ÷ | 10,534 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 14.36% | = | 100 | × | 1,547 | ÷ | 10,776 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.80% | = | 100 | × | 1,694 | ÷ | 12,273 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 14.72% | = | 100 | × | 1,755 | ÷ | 11,925 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 15.07% | = | 100 | × | 1,692 | ÷ | 11,224 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 14.86% | = | 100 | × | 1,672 | ÷ | 11,252 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 11.81% | = | 100 | × | 1,195 | ÷ | 10,116 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 14.00% | = | 100 | × | 1,254 | ÷ | 8,956 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 11.22% | = | 100 | × | 1,211 | ÷ | 10,796 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 12.52% | = | 100 | × | 1,177 | ÷ | 9,402 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 11.87% | = | 100 | × | 988 | ÷ | 8,324 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.48% | = | 100 | × | 726 | ÷ | 7,656 |
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, net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Linde plc | Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | Ecolab Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 8.09% | 19.73% | 10.46% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 29.40% | 16.77% | 9.74% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 10.90% | 36.65% | 10.90% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 14.24% | 6.63% | 9.35% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 14.36% | 12.91% | 7.40% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.80% | 9.50% | 8.42% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 14.72% | 9.77% | 7.30% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 15.07% | 12.14% | 5.94% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 14.86% | 12.14% | 6.80% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 11.81% | 11.40% | 8.71% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 14.00% | 7.65% | 7.07% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 11.22% | 8.73% | 7.30% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 12.52% | 10.32% | 7.81% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 11.87% | 8.17% | 7.53% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.48% | 8.74% | 7.05% |
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, net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Linde plc | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 8.09% | 10.77% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 29.40% | 18.98% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 10.90% | 17.20% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 14.24% | 10.12% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 14.36% | 11.18% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.80% | 10.51% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 14.72% | 10.51% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 15.07% | 10.90% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 14.86% | 11.94% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 11.81% | 10.92% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 14.00% | 9.96% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 11.22% | 9.39% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 12.52% | 10.60% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 11.87% | 9.42% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.48% | 8.64% |
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, net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (basic materials)
| Linde plc | Basic Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 8.09% | 13.61% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 29.40% | 16.72% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 10.90% | 13.86% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 14.24% | 6.85% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 14.36% | 9.65% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.80% | 9.93% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 14.72% | 2.87% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 15.07% | 12.63% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 14.86% | 9.68% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 11.81% | 14.47% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 14.00% | 11.68% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 11.22% | 10.20% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 12.52% | 2.48% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 11.87% | 10.61% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.48% | 8.40% |
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).