Linde plc
$514.17+0.95Market Cap
$226.1B
Global Rank
#66
All-Time High
$252.7B
2026-07-02
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 82% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 5.6% of United Kingdom's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #65 American Express Company ($230.2B)
- Just below: #67 CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. ($226.0B)
- Best year: 1995 (+66%). Worst year: 2008 (-32%).
Linde plc Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance โ LIN annual filings (2025) โ$34.0B revenue ยท $9.3B operating income ยท $6.9B net income
- โOperating margin: 27.2% on $34.0B in revenue.
- โR&D is 0.4% of revenue ($0.1B).
- โNet income margin: 20.3% โ $6.9B in profit.
- โFree cash flow: $5.1B (15.0% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $24.7B
Total
$21.0B
Capital Expenditures
$5.3B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$5.1B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
Fundamentals (TTM)
Data: Financial Modeling PrepP/E
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About Linde plc
Linde is a global multinational chemical company and the world's largest industrial gas supplier by market share and revenue. Founded by German scientist and engineer Carl von Linde in 1879 in Wiesbaden, Germany, the company is now headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom, and registered in Ireland as Linde plc. Linde plc was formed in 2018 through the merger of Linde AG and Praxair, which was founded in 1907 in the United States as Linde Air Products Company.
Linde plc Market Cap History (2026โ2026)
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $226.1B | #66(โ7) | +15.9% |
| 2025 | $195.1B | #73(โ15) | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $189.2B | #58(โ6) | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $183.3B | #52(โ3) | +27.7% |
| 2022 | $143.6B | #55(โ11) | -4.4% |
| 2021 | $150.2B | #66(โ6) | +33.4% |
| 2020 | $112.5B | #72(โ5) | +25.9% |
| 2019 | $89.4B | #77(โ2) | +39.2% |
| 2018 | $64.2B | #79(โ10) | +3.0% |
| 2017 | $62.3B | #89(โ9) | +35.3% |
| 2016 | $46.1B | #98(โ4) | +17.5% |
| 2015 | $39.2B | #102(โ25) | -19.1% |
| 2014 | $48.4B | #77(โ10) | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $47.7B | #67(โ4) | +21.3% |
| 2012 | $39.3B | #63(โ9) | +4.5% |
| 2011 | $37.6B | #54(โ10) | +14.2% |
| 2010 | $32.9B | #64(โ8) | +21.5% |
| 2009 | $27.1B | #72(โ3) | +38.7% |
| 2008 | $19.5B | #69(โ8) | -32.0% |
| 2007 | $28.7B | #77(โ19) | +52.1% |
| 2006 | $18.9B | #96(โ5) | +13.9% |
| 2005 | $16.6B | #91 | +21.7% |
| 2004 | $13.6B | #91(โ7) | +17.4% |
| 2003 | $11.6B | #84(โ2) | +34.2% |
| 2002 | $8.6B | #86(โ29) | +6.0% |
| 2001 | $8.2B | #115(โ17) | +26.4% |
| 2000 | $6.5B | #132(โ42) | -10.5% |
| 1999 | $7.2B | #90(โ7) | +44.6% |
| 1998 | $5.0B | #97(โ23) | -20.8% |
| 1997 | $6.3B | #74(โ19) | -1.6% |
| 1996 | $6.4B | #55(โ4) | +38.6% |
| 1995 | $4.6B | #59(โ2) | +66.2% |
| 1994 | $2.8B | #61 |
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FAQ
What is Linde plc's market cap?
Linde plc (LIN) has a market capitalization of $226.1B, making it the #66 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was Linde plc's highest market cap?
Linde plc's all-time high market cap was $252.7B, reached in 2026-07-02. Its highest rank was #66 in 2026.
What sector is Linde plc in?
Linde plc is in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry. It is based in United Kingdom.
How has Linde plc's market cap changed over time?
Linde plc has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $226.1B in 2026 to $226.1B today.