Linde plc (LIN) Current Ratio: 0.88
Is Linde plc’s current ratio high or low?
Linde plc's current ratio of 0.88 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.82, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.74–0.89).
The current ratio for Linde plc (LIN) is 0.88 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 0.56% (0.89).
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LIN Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
0.88
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
0.89
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
0.84
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
0.82
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
0.97
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
1.01
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
1.01
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.56%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.76%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+7.76%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-8.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-12.76%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-13.20%
LIN Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $235.54B | 0.88 | 0.89 | 0.84 | 0.82 |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 2.29 | 1.96 | 1.85 | 2.14 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 2.29 | 2.35 | 2.40 | 2.47 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 0.87 | 0.83 | 0.87 | 0.89 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 1.08 | 1.17 | 1.24 | 1.33 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 1.38 | 1.45 | 1.51 | 2.10 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 2.94 | 2.72 | 3.10 | 3.08 |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 2.69 | 2.26 | 2.42 | 2.34 |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $18.95B | 1.42 | 1.63 | 1.73 | 1.74 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 2.42 | 1.88 | 2.30 | 2.41 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
0.88
Quick Ratio
0.74
Linde plc Current Ratio Formula & Definition
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Linde plc Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The current ratio for LIN stock is 0.88.
- Is Linde plc's current ratio high or low?
- Linde plc's current ratio of 0.88 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.82, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.74–0.89).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The TTM average current ratio for LIN stock is 0.89.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for LIN stock is 0.84.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for LIN stock is 0.82.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for LIN stock is 0.97.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for LIN stock is 1.01.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for LIN stock is 1.01.
Linde plc Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.39 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.14 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.23 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.65 |
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About Linde plc
Linde plc functions as a global industrial gas and engineering powerhouse, extending its operations throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company's comprehensive product line features atmospheric gases like oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and various rare gases, alongside a diverse array of process gases such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, specialized electronic gases, and acetylene. Beyond gas supply, Linde is also adept at designing and constructing turnkey process plants. These engineering solutions serve both third-party customers and its own gas business facilities, covering types like olefin, natural gas, air separation, hydrogen, and synthesis gas plants. Linde's extensive client base spans numerous sectors, including healthcare, energy, general manufacturing, food and beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel production, aerospace, chemicals, and water treatment. Established in 1879, the company is headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Sanjiv Lamba