Non-Current Liabilities
Deferred Credits
Linde Deferred Credits increased by 1.2% to $6.84B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.2%, from $6.76B to $6.84B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Credits shows relatively stable performance with a -1.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher future revenue recognition potential, while a decrease may indicate the fulfillment of obligations or a slowdown in advance payments.
Detailed definition
Deferred credits represent obligations where the company has received payment or value for goods or services that have n...
Peer comparison
Common across companies with long-term service contracts or subscription models, often compared as a percentage of total liabilities.
Metric ID:
deferred_creditsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $7.00B | $6.80B | $6.80B | $6.76B | $6.84B |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.8% | -0.0% | -0.6% | +1.2% |
| YoY Change | — | -2.8% | -0.0% | -0.6% | +1.2% |
Range$6.76B – $7.00B
CAGR-2.3%
Avg YoY Growth-0.6%
Median YoY Growth-0.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Linde's deferred credits?
- Linde (LIN) reported deferred credits of $6.84B in Q4 2025.
- How has Linde's deferred credits changed year-over-year?
- Linde's deferred credits increased by 1.2% year-over-year, from $6.76B to $6.84B.
- What is the long-term trend for Linde's deferred credits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Linde's deferred credits has grown at a -1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.24B to $6.84B.
- What does deferred credits mean?
- Income or revenue received in advance that will be recognized as earnings in future periods.