Linde plc LIN NASDAQ

Linde plc (LIN) generated $10.35B in operating cash flow for fiscal year 2025. After capital expenditures of $5.26B, free cash flow was $5.09B.

Free cash flow margin was 15% of revenue. Cash conversion ratio was 1.49x, indicating earnings are backed by cash.

The company returned $2.81B in dividends and $4.6B in share buybacks to shareholders during the period.

Criteria supported by this page:

• HEALTH (50/100, Partial) — cash generation is adequate but may not fully cover debt in stressed conditions
• MOAT (79/100, Pass) — $5.09B (15% FCF margin) supports a durable competitive advantage
• INCOME (85/100) — Cash conversion ratio was 1.49x confirms earnings are backed by real cash flow

Overall SharesGrow Score: 70/100 with 5/7 criteria passed.