What is Linde's equity method investments?

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

How has Linde's equity method investments changed year-over-year?

Linde's equity method investments 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?

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

What does equity method investments mean?

Ownership stakes in other companies that are large enough to influence but not control.

Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17

Equity Method Investments

Non-Current Assets

Linde Equity Method Investments 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 shows relatively stable performance with a -0.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionNon-Current Assets

CategoryMarket Position

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ3 2015

Last reportedQ3 2017

How to read this metric

An increase reflects profitable performance by affiliates or new strategic partnerships.

Detailed definition

Investments in companies where the firm exerts significant influence but does not have full control, typically represent...

Peer comparison

Standard across large holding companies and industrial conglomerates to track the value of non-controlled strategic stakes.

Metric ID: 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linde's equity method investments?: Linde (LIN) reported equity method investments of $2.02B in Q4 2025.
How has Linde's equity method investments changed year-over-year?: Linde's equity method investments 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?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Linde's equity method investments has grown at a -0.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.06B to $2.02B.
What does equity method investments mean?: Ownership stakes in other companies that are large enough to influence but not control.