Company / Goodwill
Linde plc Goodwill History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Goodwill
$27.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$25.8B / $28.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+7.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 86
Materials
What the data says
Among 86 Materials companies, Linde plc is in the top 1% for goodwill. Improved from $25.8B to $27.9B over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$27.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.7%. Ranks 1st among 86 companies in Materials.
Improved from $25.8B to $27.9B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Goodwill over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +1.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +0.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 1% in MaterialsTop 1% of 86This company $27.9B Sector average $2.5B
▼
+1004.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +0.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, goodwill increased 7.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 86 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak goodwill was recorded 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 | GoodwillValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $27.9B | +7.7% |
| FY2024 | $25.9B | +0.5% |
| FY2023 | $25.8B | -4.5% |
| FY2022 | $27.0B | -4.1% |
| FY2021 | $28.2B | +4.4% |
| FY2020 | $27.0B | +0.5% |
| FY2019 | $26.9B | +731.2% |
| FY2018 | $3.2B | +0.0% |
| FY2017 | $3.2B | +3.7% |
| FY2016 | $3.1B | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026