NASDAQ:LIN · NASDAQ Global Select
-$0.89 today
Vol 1.63M · Avg 2.28M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Linde plc earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare LIN returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
18.0%
avg 15.8%
ROIC
9.0%
avg 7.0%
ROA
7.9%
avg 6.0%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 18.0% versus its period average of 15.8%. 2 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanjiv Lamba | CEO & Chairman of the Board | $4.96M | — | 62 | $112,247.19 | 0.02% |
Matthew J. White | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $2.37M | — | 54 | $84,424.80 | 0.02% |
Sean F. Durbin | Chief Operating Officer & EVice President | $1.91M | — | 55 | $10,556.56 | <0.01% |
Guillermo Bichara | Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer | $1.89M | — | 51 | $22,137.77 | <0.01% |
Benjamin W. Glazer | Senior VP of Americas | $1.50M | — | 52 | $15,336.27 | <0.01% |
Juan Pelaez | Vice President of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Robert Eichelmann | Senior Vice President of Engineering EMEA | — | — | — | $9,248.48 | <0.01% |
Todd A. Skare | President of Linde Advanced Material Technologies and Senior VP of Global Functions & Growth | — | — | 55 | — | — |
Desiree Co Bacher | Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer | — | — | 55 | $979.00 | <0.01% |
Kelcey E. Hoyt | Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 56 | $22,191.19 | <0.01% |
Zhengmin Li | President of Greater China | — | — | — | — | — |
Moloy Banerjee | President of ASEAN & South Asia | — | — | 60 | — | — |
Oliver Pfann | Senior Vice Presodent of EMEA | — | — | 57 | $3,786.68 | <0.01% |
Armando Botello | President of US Gas | — | — | — | — | — |
Denny Brown | Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | — | $0.00 | <0.01% |
John van der Velden | Senior Vice President of Engineering Large Projects | — | — | — | $17,583.89 | <0.01% |
Karin Griggel | Chief Compliance Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Binod Patwari | President of South Pacific & Senior VP of APAC | — | — | 55 | $5,967.00 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
1
$999,633.60
Sells
7
$12.89M
Net Sentiment
$11.89M
Net selling
Most Active
WOOD ROBERT L
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 1 buys worth $999,633.60 and 7 sells worth $12.89M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $11.89M. WOOD ROBERT L was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | -1.6% | +10.8% (15yr)3 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -1.3% | +9.9% (15yr)9 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | -2.9% | +14.5% (15yr)9 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +0.2% | +14.0% (15yr)9 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +0.2% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +14.5% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages LIN?
Linde plc (LIN) lists 18 active executives. The top listed executive is Sean F. Durbin, Chief Operating Officer & EVice President.
Are LIN insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $34.08M.
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