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Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN)

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Operating Profit Margin
since 2005

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Linde plc, operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

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The financial data from the observed period reveals several noteworthy trends in operating profit, sales, and operating profit margin.

Operating Profit
The operating profit exhibited an overall upward trend from 2005 to 2024, starting at US$1,293 million in 2005 and reaching US$8,635 million in 2024. There were fluctuations during this period; for instance, a decline was observed in 2009 to US$1,575 million, followed by a recovery and growth phase leading up to a peak of US$5,247 million in 2018. After a dip in 2019 and 2020, the operating profit resumed growth, culminating in the highest figure in 2024.
Sales
Sales figures showed steady growth with some volatility. Starting from US$7,656 million in 2005, sales peaked at US$28,228 million in 2019, driven by significant increases since 2017. Subsequent years saw minor fluctuations, with sales stabilizing around the US$33,000 million mark in 2023 and 2024. Notably, sales dipped in 2009 and again in 2015 and 2016, suggesting periods of decreased revenue generation.
Operating Profit Margin
The operating profit margin percentage displayed variability across the years with a general improvement trend. It began at 16.89% in 2005 and improved to around 21.4% by 2017. The margin peaked dramatically at 35.21% in 2018, coinciding with a jump in operating profit, before dropping to low double digits in 2019 and 2020. Following a recovery phase, the margin increased again, reaching 26.16% in 2024. This indicates an improvement in operational efficiency or profitability relative to sales volume, despite some volatility.

In summary, the company demonstrated significant growth in operating profit and sales over the long term, accompanied by an overall increase in operating profit margin. The data indicate periods of operational challenges and recovery, with especially strong profitability improvement in recent years. These patterns suggest enhanced efficiency and profitability management alongside expanding revenue streams.