Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 137 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $6.06 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $6.06 Billion) cover 137 days of daily cash needs of $44.18 Million/day.
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Linde plc Ordinary Shares Defensive Interval Ratio (1991–2025)
This chart shows how Linde plc Ordinary Shares's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 35 annual periods from 1991 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 137 days, meaning defensive assets of $6.06 Billion can fund 137 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of Linde plc Ordinary Shares.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Linde plc Ordinary Shares (1991–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Linde plc Ordinary Shares from 1991 to 2025, covering 35 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See LIN working capital efficiency to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 days | $5.24 Billion | $41.64 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -1 days |
| 2024 | 127 days | $5.06 Billion | $39.85 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +9 days |
| 2023 | 118 days | $5.09 Billion | $43.06 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -111 days |
| 2022 | 229 days | $10.34 Billion | $45.15 Million/day | $5.44 Billion | $- | ▲ +24 days |
| 2021 | 205 days | $7.65 Billion | $37.38 Million/day | $2.82 Billion | $- | ▼ -72 days |
| 2020 | 276 days | $10.40 Billion | $37.64 Million/day | $3.75 Billion | $2.06 Billion | ▲ +46 days |
| 2019 | 230 days | $7.67 Billion | $33.32 Million/day | $2.70 Billion | $- | ▼ -33 days |
| 2018 | 263 days | $9.35 Billion | $35.50 Million/day | $4.47 Billion | $52.00 Million | ▼ -4 days |
| 2017 | 267 days | $2.42 Billion | $9.06 Million/day | $617.00 Million | $- | ▼ -52 days |
| 2016 | 319 days | $2.17 Billion | $6.79 Million/day | $524.00 Million | $4.00 Million | ▲ +11 days |
| 2015 | 309 days | $1.60 Billion | $5.19 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +68 days |
| 2014 | 241 days | $1.64 Billion | $6.82 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -18 days |
| 2013 | 259 days | $1.89 Billion | $7.30 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -11 days |
| 2012 | 270 days | $1.83 Billion | $6.79 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +12 days |
| 2011 | 258 days | $1.79 Billion | $6.95 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -29 days |
| 2010 | 288 days | $1.66 Billion | $5.78 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -30 days |
| 2009 | 318 days | $1.58 Billion | $4.97 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +121 days |
| 2008 | 197 days | $1.60 Billion | $8.16 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -41 days |
| 2007 | 237 days | $1.72 Billion | $7.26 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -65 days |
| 2006 | 302 days | $1.46 Billion | $4.82 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +49 days |
| 2005 | 253 days | $1.39 Billion | $5.48 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +13 days |
| 2004 | 240 days | $1.23 Billion | $5.14 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -75 days |
| 2003 | 314 days | $962.00 Million | $3.06 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +29 days |
| 2002 | 285 days | $860.00 Million | $3.01 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +23 days |
| 2001 | 262 days | $857.00 Million | $3.27 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +40 days |
| 2000 | 222 days | $876.00 Million | $3.94 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +43 days |
| 1999 | 179 days | $848.00 Million | $4.73 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -81 days |
| 1998 | 260 days | $919.00 Million | $3.53 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 1997 | 259 days | $971.00 Million | $3.74 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +129 days |
| 1996 | 131 days | $914.00 Million | $6.99 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -88 days |
| 1995 | 219 days | $617.00 Million | $2.82 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -7 days |
| 1994 | 225 days | $549.00 Million | $2.44 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +24 days |
| 1993 | 202 days | $459.00 Million | $2.28 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +53 days |
| 1992 | 148 days | $491.00 Million | $3.32 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +55 days |
| 1991 | 93 days | $474.00 Million | $5.10 Million/day | $- | $- | — |