Company / FCF Margin
Linde plc FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
15.0%
FY2025
5-year range
8.6% / 21.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#16 of 96
Materials
What the data says
Linde plc's fcf margin of 15.0% is higher than 83% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). FCF Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 8.6% in FY2021 to 21.6% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
15.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.0%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from 21.6% to 15.0% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 17% in MaterialsTop 17% of 96This company 15.0% Sector average -55.6%
▼
+126.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin increased 0.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 70.5pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.19 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 21.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 15.0% | +0.3% |
| FY2024 | 14.9% | -30.8% |
| FY2023 | 21.6% | +45.8% |
| FY2022 | 14.8% | +71.4% |
| FY2021 | 8.6% | -27.7% |
| FY2020 | 11.9% | -21.6% |
| FY2019 | 15.2% | +21.2% |
| FY2018 | 12.6% | -17.5% |
| FY2017 | 15.2% | +21.2% |
| FY2016 | 12.6% | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026