Linde plc (LIN) Return on equity 2016–2025
Linde plc (LIN) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
18.0%FY2025 · since FY2016: 27.6% → 18.0%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 18.0% | +0.8 pp |
| FY2024 | 17.2% | +1.6 pp |
| FY2023 | 15.6% | +5.2 pp |
| FY2022 | 10.4% | +1.7 pp |
| FY2021 | 8.7% | +3.4 pp |
| FY2020 | 5.3% | +0.6 pp |
| FY2019 | 4.7% | -3.8 pp |
| FY2018 | 8.5% | -12.2 pp |
| FY2017 | 20.7% | -6.8 pp |
| FY2016 | 27.6% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice