Linde
"The world's largest industrial gas company."
Linde Money Profile — Worth $220B — Key Facts
- $100,000 per Employee. Every Linde employee generates about $100,000 in profit per year for the company.
- 65K Employees. Linde employs about 65K people worldwide — a workforce the size of a small city.
- $742,009.132 an Hour. Linde earns about $742,009.132 in pure profit every hour — around the clock.
- Wait — really?. Supplies industrial gases to over 100,000 customers worldwide.
- 147 Years Old. Founded in 1879, Linde has been compounding for 147 years — and is now headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom.
- Linde is worth…. Almost every chip, hospital and steel mill depends on its gas.
- 80 Countries. Linde serves customers in roughly 80 countries — operating across more borders than most governments.
- Worth $220B. Linde (LIN) is the 38th most valuable company on the Top 50 Money Profiles.
- +130% in 5 Years. Over the last 5 years Linde's stock has returned about 130% — steadily compounding shareholder wealth.
- $90M a Day. Linde pulls in roughly $90M in revenue every single day of the year.
The numbers behind Linde
Wait — really?
Supplies industrial gases to over 100,000 customers worldwide.
Linde is worth…
Almost every chip, hospital and steel mill depends on its gas.
Almost every chip, hospital and steel mill depends on its gas.
Supplies oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide to everything from hospitals to semiconductor fabs.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Linde's market cap?+
Linde (LIN) is worth approximately $220B, ranking #38 of 50 on the Fortune 100 Money Profiles.
Who is the CEO of Linde?+
Sanjiv Lamba is the CEO of Linde, which is headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom and was founded in 1879.
How much revenue does Linde generate?+
Linde generates approximately $33B in annual revenue and $6.5B in annual profit.
How many employees does Linde have?+
Linde employs approximately 65K people worldwide.
Editorial estimates assembled from public market data, company filings and press reports. For comparison and entertainment only — not investment advice.