Company / Operating Cash Flow
Linde plc Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$10.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$6.1B / $10.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 121
Materials
What the data says
Among 121 Materials companies, Linde plc is in the top 1% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.8B in FY2018 to $10.3B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$10.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +23.1%. Ranks 1st among 121 companies in Materials.
Improved from $9.7B to $10.3B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +11.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +23.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 1% in MaterialsTop 1% of 121This company $10.3B Sector average $878.9M
▼
+1077.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +23.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 9.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 121 companies in the Materials sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2018.
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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $10.3B | +9.8% |
| FY2024 | $9.4B | -3.1% |
| FY2023 | $9.7B | +30.9% |
| FY2022 | $7.4B | +21.4% |
| FY2021 | $6.1B | +67.5% |
| FY2020 | $3.7B | +20.2% |
| FY2019 | $3.0B | +9.0% |
| FY2018 | $2.8B | -8.3% |
| FY2017 | $3.0B | +9.0% |
| FY2016 | $2.8B | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026