Company / Free Cash Flow
Linde plc Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$5.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.4B / $6.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 109
Materials
What the data says
Among 109 Materials companies, Linde plc is in the top 2% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.3B in FY2018 to $6.6B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$5.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +23.5%. Ranks 2nd among 109 companies in Materials.
Declined from $6.6B to $5.1B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +8.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +23.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in MaterialsTop 2% of 109This company $5.1B Sector average $394.3M
▼
+1190.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +23.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 3.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 109 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
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 | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.1B | +3.3% |
| FY2024 | $4.9B | -25.8% |
| FY2023 | $6.6B | +64.8% |
| FY2022 | $4.0B | +65.3% |
| FY2021 | $2.4B | +37.6% |
| FY2020 | $1.8B | +2.4% |
| FY2019 | $1.7B | +30.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.3B | -23.5% |
| FY2017 | $1.7B | +30.7% |
| FY2016 | $1.3B | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026