Engineering — Goodwill
Business Segments · GoodwillLinde Engineering — Goodwill increased by 13.5% to $2.58B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 13.5%, from $2.27B to $2.58B.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
High levels indicate significant historical acquisition activity; a sudden decrease may signal an impairment charge.
Detailed definition
The intangible asset representing the premium paid over the fair value of net identifiable assets during the acquisition...
Peer comparison
Common in sectors with frequent M&A activity to consolidate market share or technology.
Metric ID:
lin_segment_engineering_segment_goodwillHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.50B | $2.35B | $2.42B | $2.27B | $2.58B |
| QoQ Change | — | -5.9% | +3.1% | -6.2% | +13.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -5.9% | +3.1% | -6.2% | +13.5% |
Range$2.27B – $2.58B
CAGR+3.3%
Avg YoY Growth+1.1%
Median YoY Growth-1.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Linde's engineering — goodwill?
- Linde (LIN) reported engineering — goodwill of $2.58B in Q4 2025.
- How has Linde's engineering — goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Linde's engineering — goodwill increased by 13.5% year-over-year, from $2.27B to $2.58B.
- What does engineering — goodwill mean?
- The excess purchase price paid for acquired businesses in the engineering segment.