How has Linde's net profit margin evolved over the past two years?

Linde's net profit margin has shown a general upward trend over the past two years, with some fluctuations. Here's a summary of the key points: 1. **Trend Analysis**: The net profit margin for Linde has increased from 18.94% on March 31, 2023, to 20.56% on June 30, 2024. This indicates a general improvement in profitability over the period. 2. **Fluctuations**: There were minor variations in net profit margin during this period. For instance, the margin decreased slightly to 19.3% by December 31, 2023, and then increased to 20.41% by September 30, 2024. 3. **Stability**: The most recent data shows a net profit margin of 20.56% as of June 30, 2024, which is the highest recorded in the past two years. This suggests that Linde has stabilized its net profit margin after a period of fluctuation. |code|Ticker|Name|Date|Net Profit Margin YoY|Net Profit Margin|market_code| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2023 Q1|28.546514389636485|18.943|185| |LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2023 Q2|98.53691661865172|19.2962|185| |LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2023 Q3|69.2535777512275|19.4078|185| |LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2023 Q4|50.41851112912275|19.3005|185| |LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2024 Q1|8.512907142480055|20.5556|185| |LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2024 Q2|6.547921352390629|20.5597|185| |LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2024 Q3|3.5387833757561293|20.0946|185| |LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2024 Q4|5.759436284034089|20.4121|185|