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Linde plc (LIN) Free Cash Flow Yield: 2.12%

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Is Linde plc’s free cash flow yield high or low?

Linde plc's free cash flow yield of 2.12% is 29% below its 5-year average of 2.97%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.06%–5.14%).

The free cash flow yield for Linde plc (LIN) is 2.12% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 8.05% (2.31%).

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LIN Free Cash Flow Yield
2.12%-2.75% 1Y
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LIN Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

LIN Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

LIN Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

2.12%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

2.31%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

2.42%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

2.97%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

3.04%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

2.83%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

2.76%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-8.05%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-12.36%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-28.53%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-30.29%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-25.13%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-23.31%

LIN Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Linde plc (LIN)—2.12%2.31%2.42%2.97%
Newmont Corporation (NEM)$105.20B11.45%6.96%3.90%4.52%
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)$92.36B6.73%5.66%3.22%4.94%
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)$76.59B3.77%2.88%2.75%2.72%
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)$74.42B2.49%2.15%2.53%2.46%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)$63.01B1.76%0.29%0.17%0.51%
Nucor Corporation (NUE)$57.92B0.91%1.40%7.31%10.23%
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)$36.20B3.03%2.79%2.33%2.35%
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)$19.29B5.70%7.60%8.11%8.48%
Alcoa Corporation (AA)$19.11B1.49%4.76%3.11%4.00%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

2.12%

Earnings Yield

2.92%

Dividend Yield

1.20%

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

Linde plc Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Linde plc Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The free cash flow yield for LIN stock is 2.12%.
Is Linde plc's free cash flow yield high or low?
Linde plc's free cash flow yield of 2.12% is 29% below its 5-year average of 2.97%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.06%–5.14%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for LIN stock is 2.31%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for LIN stock is 2.42%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for LIN stock is 2.97%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for LIN stock is 3.04%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for LIN stock is 2.83%.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow yield for Linde plc (LIN)?
The 20Y average free cash flow yield for LIN stock is 2.76%.

Linde plc Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-092.12%
2026-06-082.18%
2026-06-052.15%
2026-06-042.15%
2026-06-032.15%
2026-06-022.20%
2026-06-012.20%
2026-05-292.20%
2026-05-282.18%
2026-05-272.15%
2026-05-262.12%
2026-05-222.11%
2026-05-212.12%
2026-05-202.16%
2026-05-192.16%
2026-05-182.14%
2026-05-152.16%
2026-05-142.14%
2026-05-132.13%
2026-05-122.17%
2026-05-112.17%
2026-05-082.22%
2026-05-072.21%
2026-05-062.18%
2026-05-052.18%
2026-05-042.21%
2026-05-012.15%
2026-04-302.17%
2026-04-292.15%
2026-04-282.13%
2026-04-272.13%
2026-04-242.13%
2026-04-232.14%
2026-04-222.20%
2026-04-212.19%
2026-04-202.18%
2026-04-172.21%
2026-04-162.17%
2026-04-152.18%
2026-04-142.17%
2026-04-132.13%
2026-04-102.16%
2026-04-092.16%
2026-04-082.17%
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2026-03-062.24%
2026-03-052.22%
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2026-02-102.34%
2026-02-092.36%
2026-02-062.40%
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2026-02-032.32%
2026-02-022.34%
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2025-10-312.57%
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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.

Woking
65,069 employees
www.linde.com
Basic Materials / Chemicals - Specialty
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
CEO
Sanjiv Lamba
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