Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.056x as of June 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($2.27 Billion) by net assets ($40.62 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see Linde plc Ordinary Shares market cap and net worth for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
Linde plc Ordinary Shares - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1991–2025)
This chart illustrates how Linde plc Ordinary Shares's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Linde plc Ordinary Shares Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Linde plc Ordinary Shares ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Explore Linde plc Ordinary Shares cash flow quality index to measure how well operating cash flow supports reported net income.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Citigroup Inc.
NYSE:C
|
-0.103x |
|
American Express Company
NYSE:AXP
|
0.112x |
|
Novartis AG
SW:NOVN
|
0.092x |
|
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd Class A
SHE:300750
|
0.127x |
|
Verizon Communications Inc
NYSE:VZ
|
0.099x |
|
LOREAL ADR 1/5/EO 02
F:LORA
|
N/A |
|
LOréal S.A.
PA:OR
|
0.113x |
|
HERMES INTL UNSP.ADR 1/10
F:HMIA
|
N/A |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Linde plc Ordinary Shares (1991–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Linde plc Ordinary Shares from 1991 to 2025. View Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) stock price for real-time trading data and today's change.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $39.74 Billion | $10.35 Billion | 0.260x | +9.14% |
| 2024-12-31 | $39.49 Billion | $9.42 Billion | 0.239x | +5.39% |
| 2023-12-31 | $41.09 Billion | $9.30 Billion | 0.226x | +5.72% |
| 2022-12-31 | $41.39 Billion | $8.86 Billion | 0.214x | +0.07% |
| 2021-12-31 | $45.44 Billion | $9.72 Billion | 0.214x | +42.84% |
| 2020-12-31 | $49.58 Billion | $7.43 Billion | 0.150x | +25.03% |
| 2019-12-31 | $51.63 Billion | $6.19 Billion | 0.120x | +84.83% |
| 2018-12-31 | $57.10 Billion | $3.70 Billion | 0.065x | -86.09% |
| 2017-12-31 | $6.52 Billion | $3.04 Billion | 0.466x | -8.33% |
| 2016-12-31 | $5.45 Billion | $2.77 Billion | 0.509x | -6.96% |
| 2015-12-31 | $4.91 Billion | $2.68 Billion | 0.547x | +17.91% |
| 2014-12-31 | $6.19 Billion | $2.87 Billion | 0.464x | +16.19% |
| 2013-12-31 | $7.31 Billion | $2.92 Billion | 0.399x | -3.24% |
| 2012-12-31 | $6.67 Billion | $2.75 Billion | 0.412x | -2.62% |
| 2011-12-31 | $5.80 Billion | $2.46 Billion | 0.423x | +36.61% |
| 2010-12-31 | $6.14 Billion | $1.91 Billion | 0.310x | -19.24% |
| 2009-12-31 | $5.65 Billion | $2.17 Billion | 0.384x | -18.80% |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.31 Billion | $2.04 Billion | 0.473x | +31.90% |
| 2007-12-31 | $5.46 Billion | $1.96 Billion | 0.358x | -2.30% |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.78 Billion | $1.75 Billion | 0.367x | +2.07% |
| 2005-12-31 | $4.10 Billion | $1.48 Billion | 0.359x | +10.83% |
| 2004-12-31 | $3.83 Billion | $1.24 Billion | 0.324x | -6.36% |
| 2003-12-31 | $3.28 Billion | $1.14 Billion | 0.346x | -13.37% |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.50 Billion | $1.00 Billion | 0.400x | +2.61% |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.62 Billion | $1.02 Billion | 0.390x | +9.00% |
| 2000-12-31 | $2.52 Billion | $899.00 Million | 0.357x | +2.17% |
| 1999-12-31 | $2.72 Billion | $953.00 Million | 0.350x | +8.17% |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.89 Billion | $936.00 Million | 0.323x | +16.90% |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.72 Billion | $752.00 Million | 0.277x | +13.77% |
| 1996-12-31 | $2.49 Billion | $606.00 Million | 0.243x | -39.15% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.53 Billion | $611.00 Million | 0.400x | -11.77% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.21 Billion | $548.00 Million | 0.453x | +6.95% |
| 1993-12-31 | $980.00 Million | $415.00 Million | 0.423x | +19.10% |
| 1992-12-31 | $945.00 Million | $336.00 Million | 0.356x | +15.39% |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | $318.00 Million | 0.308x | -- |
About Linde plc Ordinary Shares
Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company worldwide. The company offers atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases; and process gases, such as hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene. It also engages in the design and construction of turnkey process plants for third-party customers, as well as for its gas … Read more