Linde plc (LIN) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $5.09B
The free cash flow (FCF) for Linde plc (LIN) is $5.09B. It is above its 12-month average by 1.63% ($5.01B).
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LIN Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$5.09B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$5.01B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$5.31B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$5.32B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$3.67B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$2.76B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$2.25B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.63%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.09%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.26%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+38.58%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+84.14%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+125.97%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$5.09B
FCF Yield
2.12%
Price/FCF
47.2
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Linde plc Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Linde plc Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for LIN stock is $5.09B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for LIN stock is $5.01B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LIN stock is $5.31B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LIN stock is $5.32B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LIN stock is $3.67B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LIN stock is $2.76B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LIN stock is $2.25B.
Linde plc Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $5.09B |
| 2024-12-31 | $4.93B |
| 2023-12-31 | $5.52B |
| 2022-12-31 | $5.69B |
| 2021-12-31 | $6.64B |
| 2020-12-31 | $4.03B |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.51B |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.82B |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.73B |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.31B |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.14B |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.18B |
| 2013-12-31 | $897.00M |
| 2012-12-31 | $572.00M |
| 2011-12-31 | $658.00M |
| 2010-12-31 | $517.00M |
| 2009-12-31 | $816.00M |
| 2008-12-31 | $427.00M |
| 2007-12-31 | $582.00M |
| 2006-12-31 | $652.00M |
| 2005-12-31 | $598.00M |
| 2004-12-31 | $575.00M |
| 2003-12-31 | $154.00M |
| 2002-12-31 | $503.00M |
| 2001-12-31 | $425.00M |
| 2000-12-31 | $195.00M |
| 1999-12-31 | $300.00M |
| 1998-12-31 | $155.00M |
| 1997-12-31 | $-150.00M |
| 1996-12-31 | $-287.00M |
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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