Linde Plc. (LIN) has a profit margin of 20.56%, above the sector sector average of 19.72%.
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Linde Plc.'s profit margin stands at 20.56% as of March 2026. That compares with 20.02% in the prior-year period — up 2.7% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 19.72%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Linde Plc. reported 20.56% in profit margin versus 20.02% a year earlier — a 2.7% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Linde Plc. sits higher the its sector benchmark (19.72%) with a profit margin of 20.56%. That is roughly 4.3% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 20.56% for Linde Plc. means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Linde Plc.'s profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places LIN next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.