Linde plc LIN NASDAQ

Linde plc (LIN) generated $3.03B in operating cash flow for quarter ending 2025-12-31. After capital expenditures of $1.46B, free cash flow was $1.57B.

Free cash flow margin was 17.9% of revenue. Cash conversion ratio was 1.93x, indicating earnings are backed by cash.

The company returned $698M in dividends and $1.39B in share buybacks to shareholders during the quarter.

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) — $1.57B (17.9% margin) supports a durable competitive advantage
• INCOME (85/100) — Cash conversion ratio was 1.93x confirms earnings are backed by real cash flow

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