Linde PLC

XETRA:LIN Germany Chemicals
Market Cap
$217.53 Billion
€211.92 Billion EUR
Market Cap Rank
#84 Global
#2 in Germany
Share Price
€430.60
Change (1 day)
-0.83%
52-Week Range
€335.00 - €434.20
All Time High
€448.20
About

Linde plc operates as an industrial gas and engineering company in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It offers atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases; and process gases, such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene. The company also designs and constructs turnkey process plant… Read more

Linde PLC (LIN) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of December 2025: €86.82 Billion EUR

Based on the latest financial reports, Linde PLC (LIN) holds total assets worth €86.82 Billion EUR as of December 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Linde PLC - Total Assets Trend (1991–2025)

This chart illustrates how Linde PLC’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Linde PLC - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (December 2025)

Linde PLC's total assets of €86.82 Billion consist of 15.4% current assets and 84.7% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (EUR) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents €0.00 5.8%
Accounts Receivable €5.24 Billion 6.0%
Inventory €2.06 Billion 2.4%
Property, Plant & Equipment €0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets €11.87 Billion 13.7%
Goodwill €27.93 Billion 32.2%

Asset Composition Trend (1991–2025)

This chart illustrates how Linde PLC's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Linde PLC's current assets represent 15.4% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 23.9% in 1991.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 5.8% of total assets in 2025, up from 2.4% in 1991.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 45.0% of total assets, an increase from 0.0% in 1991.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is goodwill at 32.2% of total assets.

Linde PLC Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Linde PLC based on total assets are shown below.

Linde PLC - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.16 - 0.56

Lower asset utilization - Linde PLC generates 0.39x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 2.64% - 8.19%

Solid ROA - For every $100 in assets, Linde PLC generates $7.95 in net profit.

Linde PLC - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 0.88 0.89 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.74 0.76 0.63
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital €-1.87 Billion € -1.60 Billion € -3.90 Billion

Linde PLC - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Linde PLC's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 5.65
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 2.16
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 8.3%
Total Assets €86.82 Billion
Market Capitalization $187.60 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Premium Asset Valuation: The market values Linde PLC's assets at a significant premium ( 2.16x), suggesting investors see substantial growth potential or unique competitive advantages.

Positive Asset Growth: Linde PLC's assets grew by 8.3% over the past year, showing continued investment in the company's operational capacity.

Annual Total Assets for Linde PLC (1991–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Linde PLC from 1991 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-12-31 €86.82 Billion +8.33%
2024-12-31 €80.15 Billion -0.82%
2023-12-31 €80.81 Billion +1.45%
2022-12-31 €79.66 Billion -2.39%
2021-12-31 €81.61 Billion -7.51%
2020-12-31 €88.23 Billion +1.87%
2019-12-31 €86.61 Billion -7.25%
2018-12-31 €93.39 Billion +356.97%
2017-12-31 €20.44 Billion +5.71%
2016-12-31 €19.33 Billion +5.53%
2015-12-31 €18.32 Billion -7.49%
2014-12-31 €19.80 Billion -2.24%
2013-12-31 €20.25 Billion +11.97%
2012-12-31 €18.09 Billion +10.60%
2011-12-31 €16.36 Billion +7.08%
2010-12-31 €15.27 Billion +6.68%
2009-12-31 €14.32 Billion +9.68%
2008-12-31 €13.05 Billion -2.45%
2007-12-31 €13.38 Billion +20.54%
2006-12-31 €11.10 Billion +5.82%
2005-12-31 €10.49 Billion +6.21%
2004-12-31 €9.88 Billion +18.94%
2003-12-31 €8.30 Billion +12.21%
2002-12-31 €7.40 Billion -4.07%
2001-12-31 €7.71 Billion -0.61%
2000-12-31 €7.76 Billion +0.52%
1999-12-31 €7.72 Billion -4.62%
1998-12-31 €8.10 Billion +3.66%
1997-12-31 €7.81 Billion +3.61%
1996-12-31 €7.54 Billion +82.34%
1995-12-31 €4.13 Billion +17.44%
1994-12-31 €3.52 Billion +8.14%
1993-12-31 €3.25 Billion -2.66%
1992-12-31 €3.34 Billion -3.10%
1991-12-31 €3.45 Billion --