What is Linde's equity method investments (note 11)?

Linde (LIN) reported equity method investments (note 11) of $2.02B in Q4 2025.

How has Linde's equity method investments (note 11) changed year-over-year?

Linde's equity method investments (note 11) decreased by 5.4% year-over-year, from $2.13B to $2.02B.

What is the long-term trend for Linde's equity method investments (note 11)?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Linde's equity method investments (note 11) has grown at a -0.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.06B to $2.02B.

What does equity method investments (note 11) mean?

The value of the company's ownership stakes in other businesses where it has significant influence but not full control.

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Equity method investments (Note 11)

Linde Equity method investments (Note 11) decreased by 5.4% to $2.02B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.4%, from $2.13B to $2.02B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Equity method investments (Note 11) shows relatively stable performance with a -0.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2017

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026

How to read this metric

Growth in this metric indicates strategic expansion through partnerships, while a decline may reflect divestitures or impairment of joint venture performance.

Detailed definition

This represents the company's interest in entities where it exerts significant influence but does not have full control,...

Peer comparison

Common for large-scale infrastructure companies that utilize joint ventures to manage complex logistics networks.

Metric ID: other_equity_method_investments

Historical Data

5 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$2.62B	$2.35B	$2.19B	$2.13B	$2.02B
QoQ Change	—	-10.3%	-6.8%	-2.7%	-5.4%
YoY Change	—	-10.3%	-6.8%	-2.7%	-5.4%

Range$2.02B – $2.62B

CAGR-23.1%

Avg YoY Growth-6.3%

Median YoY Growth-6.1%

Current Streak4+ quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linde's equity method investments (note 11)?: Linde (LIN) reported equity method investments (note 11) of $2.02B in Q4 2025.
How has Linde's equity method investments (note 11) changed year-over-year?: Linde's equity method investments (note 11) decreased by 5.4% year-over-year, from $2.13B to $2.02B.
What is the long-term trend for Linde's equity method investments (note 11)?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Linde's equity method investments (note 11) has grown at a -0.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.06B to $2.02B.
What does equity method investments (note 11) mean?: The value of the company's ownership stakes in other businesses where it has significant influence but not full control.