Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN)
Net profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 6,565,000 | 6,383,000 | 6,398,000 | 6,310,000 | 6,199,000 | 5,984,000 | 5,692,000 | 4,489,000 | 4,147,000 | 3,845,000 | 3,551,000 | 4,020,000 | 3,826,000 | 3,570,000 | 3,291,000 | 2,908,000 | 2,501,000 | 2,242,000 | 2,277,000 | 2,341,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 33,005,000 | 37,456,000 | 37,255,000 | 37,192,000 | 37,285,000 | 32,451,000 | 33,093,000 | 33,346,000 | 33,364,000 | 33,763,000 | 32,634,000 | 31,761,000 | 30,793,000 | 29,767,000 | 28,954,000 | 27,747,000 | 27,243,000 | 27,051,000 | 27,196,000 | 28,023,000 |
| Net profit margin | 19.89% | 17.04% | 17.17% | 16.97% | 16.63% | 18.44% | 17.20% | 13.46% | 12.43% | 11.39% | 10.88% | 12.66% | 12.42% | 11.99% | 11.37% | 10.48% | 9.18% | 8.29% | 8.37% | 8.35% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $6,565,000K ÷ $33,005,000K
= 19.89%
The net profit margin of Linde plc Ordinary Shares has shown a positive trend over the analyzed period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The net profit margin increased from 8.35% in March 2020 to 19.89% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively controlling its costs and expenses relative to its revenue, resulting in an improvement in profitability.
The net profit margin fluctuated somewhat throughout the period, with occasional decreases followed by increases. However, the general trend remained positive, with consistent growth in profitability over time. The net profit margin peaked at 19.89% in December 2024, indicating that the company was able to generate a higher proportion of profit from its revenue at the end of the period.
Overall, the increasing trend in the net profit margin demonstrates the company's ability to efficiently manage its operations and generate higher profits relative to its revenue. This positive trend may reflect effective cost management strategies, revenue growth initiatives, or a combination of both, ultimately contributing to the company's financial health and performance.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
See also:
Linde plc Ordinary Shares Net Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)