Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Linde plc, ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income, Linde plc1 | ÷ | Total Linde plc shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.66% | = | 100 | × | 2,285 | ÷ | 49,074 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 8.49% | = | 100 | × | 4,381 | ÷ | 51,596 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 20.72% | = | 100 | × | 1,247 | ÷ | 6,018 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 29.87% | = | 100 | × | 1,500 | ÷ | 5,021 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 35.25% | = | 100 | × | 1,547 | ÷ | 4,389 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 30.13% | = | 100 | × | 1,694 | ÷ | 5,623 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 26.55% | = | 100 | × | 1,755 | ÷ | 6,609 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 27.90% | = | 100 | × | 1,692 | ÷ | 6,064 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 30.47% | = | 100 | × | 1,672 | ÷ | 5,488 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 20.63% | = | 100 | × | 1,195 | ÷ | 5,792 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 23.59% | = | 100 | × | 1,254 | ÷ | 5,315 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 30.21% | = | 100 | × | 1,211 | ÷ | 4,009 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 22.89% | = | 100 | × | 1,177 | ÷ | 5,142 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 21.70% | = | 100 | × | 988 | ÷ | 4,554 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 18.61% | = | 100 | × | 726 | ÷ | 3,902 |
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, ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Linde plc | Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | Ecolab Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.66% | 15.92% | 17.95% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 8.49% | 13.80% | 17.86% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 20.72% | 29.75% | 19.80% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 29.87% | 8.91% | 17.82% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 35.25% | 17.63% | 14.50% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 30.13% | 13.46% | 16.44% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 26.55% | 14.12% | 13.18% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 27.90% | 18.02% | 11.58% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 30.47% | 21.12% | 8.16% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 20.63% | 18.55% | 24.91% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 23.59% | 13.17% | 20.86% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 30.21% | 18.08% | 28.51% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 22.89% | 18.84% | 22.07% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 21.70% | 14.69% | 21.94% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 18.61% | 15.55% | 19.37% |
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, ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Linde plc | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.66% | 8.14% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 8.49% | 10.37% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 20.72% | 24.26% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 29.87% | 17.69% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 35.25% | 20.63% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 30.13% | 19.15% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 26.55% | 17.70% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 27.90% | 19.14% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 30.47% | 19.81% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 20.63% | 20.45% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 23.59% | 19.02% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 30.21% | 24.21% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 22.89% | 21.00% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 21.70% | 18.64% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 18.61% | 17.35% |
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, ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (basic materials)
| Linde plc | Basic Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.66% | 9.32% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 8.49% | 9.45% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 20.72% | 16.48% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 29.87% | 9.20% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 35.25% | 13.54% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 30.13% | 14.38% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 26.55% | 4.03% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 27.90% | 16.58% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 30.47% | 12.48% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 20.63% | 18.76% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 23.59% | 15.78% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 30.21% | 19.32% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 22.89% | 3.75% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 21.70% | 14.01% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 18.61% | 11.24% |
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).