Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) — Capital Reinvestment Ratio
Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) has a Capital Reinvestment Ratio of 0.48x as of December 2025, meaning it reinvests 0% of its operating cash flow ($3.03 Billion) in capital expenditures ($1.46 Billion). See Linde plc Ordinary Shares balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Linde plc Ordinary Shares Capital Reinvestment Ratio (1991–2025)
This chart tracks Linde plc Ordinary Shares's Capital Reinvestment Ratio across 35 annual periods. Check Linde plc Ordinary Shares total reinvestment intensity to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Linde plc Ordinary Shares (1991–2025)
Year-by-year Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Linde plc Ordinary Shares from 1991 to 2025. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see LIN market cap.
| Year | Reinvestment Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.51x | $10.35 Billion | $5.26 Billion | ▲ +6.5% |
| 2024 | 0.48x | $9.42 Billion | $4.50 Billion | ▲ +17.3% |
| 2023 | 0.41x | $9.30 Billion | $3.79 Billion | ▲ +13.7% |
| 2022 | 0.36x | $8.86 Billion | $3.17 Billion | ▲ +12.8% |
| 2021 | 0.32x | $9.72 Billion | $3.09 Billion | ▼ -30.7% |
| 2020 | 0.46x | $7.43 Billion | $3.40 Billion | ▼ -23.1% |
| 2019 | 0.60x | $6.19 Billion | $3.68 Billion | ▲ +17.0% |
| 2018 | 0.51x | $3.70 Billion | $1.88 Billion | ▲ +18.0% |
| 2017 | 0.43x | $3.04 Billion | $1.31 Billion | ▼ -18.4% |
| 2016 | 0.53x | $2.77 Billion | $1.47 Billion | ▼ -8.1% |
| 2015 | 0.57x | $2.68 Billion | $1.54 Billion | ▼ -2.4% |
| 2014 | 0.59x | $2.87 Billion | $1.69 Billion | ▼ -15.0% |
| 2013 | 0.69x | $2.92 Billion | $2.02 Billion | ▼ -12.6% |
| 2012 | 0.79x | $2.75 Billion | $2.18 Billion | ▲ +8.2% |
| 2011 | 0.73x | $2.46 Billion | $1.80 Billion | ▲ +0.5% |
| 2010 | 0.73x | $1.91 Billion | $1.39 Billion | ▲ +16.8% |
| 2009 | 0.62x | $2.17 Billion | $1.35 Billion | ▼ -21.1% |
| 2008 | 0.79x | $2.04 Billion | $1.61 Billion | ▲ +12.5% |
| 2007 | 0.70x | $1.96 Billion | $1.38 Billion | ▲ +11.9% |
| 2006 | 0.63x | $1.75 Billion | $1.10 Billion | ▲ +5.6% |
| 2005 | 0.59x | $1.48 Billion | $877.00 Million | ▲ +10.6% |
| 2004 | 0.54x | $1.24 Billion | $668.00 Million | ▼ -37.8% |
| 2003 | 0.86x | $1.14 Billion | $983.00 Million | ▲ +73.8% |
| 2002 | 0.50x | $1.00 Billion | $498.00 Million | ▼ -14.7% |
| 2001 | 0.58x | $1.02 Billion | $595.00 Million | ▼ -25.5% |
| 2000 | 0.78x | $899.00 Million | $704.00 Million | ▲ +14.3% |
| 1999 | 0.69x | $953.00 Million | $653.00 Million | ▼ -17.9% |
| 1998 | 0.83x | $936.00 Million | $781.00 Million | ▼ -30.4% |
| 1997 | 1.20x | $752.00 Million | $902.00 Million | ▼ -18.6% |
| 1996 | 1.47x | $606.00 Million | $893.00 Million | ▲ +50.1% |
| 1995 | 0.98x | $611.00 Million | $600.00 Million | ▲ +65.1% |
| 1994 | 0.59x | $548.00 Million | $326.00 Million | ▲ +2.9% |
| 1993 | 0.58x | $415.00 Million | $240.00 Million | ▼ -41.6% |
| 1992 | 0.99x | $336.00 Million | $333.00 Million | ▼ -24.4% |
| 1991 | 1.31x | $318.00 Million | $417.00 Million | — |