Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN)

Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity 
Quarterly Data

Linde plc, common-size consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021
Accounts payable 3.08 3.24 3.08 3.01 2.96 3.13 3.45 3.56 3.59 3.74 3.53 3.78 3.66 3.76 4.13 4.31 4.09 4.29 3.65 3.73 3.46
Short-term debt 5.59 5.19 5.77 5.67 5.40 5.27 4.25 4.15 5.04 5.83 4.95 3.83 6.65 5.17 4.28 4.13 3.08 1.43 3.44 4.36 3.85
Current portion of long-term debt 1.90 2.07 2.76 1.56 2.21 2.57 1.55 1.57 1.30 1.56 1.18 1.20 2.11 2.01 2.09 2.12 1.30 2.09 2.72 2.17 2.97
Contract liabilities 1.35 1.42 1.49 1.46 1.45 1.49 2.09 2.20 2.27 2.35 2.55 4.12 3.82 3.86 3.90 3.77 3.67 3.60 2.63 2.12 2.19
Other current liabilities 5.92 5.59 5.74 5.39 5.51 5.69 5.68 5.35 5.71 5.96 5.98 5.55 5.90 5.89 5.87 5.31 5.39 5.30 5.09 5.02 5.20
Current liabilities 17.83% 17.51% 18.83% 17.09% 17.51% 18.15% 17.02% 16.83% 17.91% 19.45% 18.20% 18.49% 22.15% 20.69% 20.26% 19.64% 17.53% 16.72% 17.53% 17.40% 17.68%
Long-term debt, excluding current portion 23.01 23.82 21.62 22.89 21.29 19.14 21.17 21.11 18.95 16.58 17.00 17.19 14.62 15.31 14.27 14.35 15.50 13.89 13.71 11.84 11.71
Other long-term liabilities 12.71 12.89 12.93 13.57 13.48 13.44 12.62 12.75 13.07 13.12 13.10 11.93 11.76 12.04 13.07 13.32 13.34 13.71 14.44 14.77 14.57
Long-term liabilities 35.72% 36.72% 34.56% 36.45% 34.77% 32.58% 33.79% 33.86% 32.02% 29.70% 30.10% 29.11% 26.38% 27.36% 27.34% 27.67% 28.84% 27.60% 28.15% 26.61% 26.28%
Total liabilities 53.55% 54.22% 53.38% 53.55% 52.28% 50.73% 50.81% 50.69% 49.93% 49.15% 48.30% 47.60% 48.53% 48.04% 47.61% 47.31% 46.37% 44.32% 45.67% 44.01% 43.96%
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
Ordinary shares, €0.001 par value 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Additional paid-in capital 45.39 45.42 45.82 45.79 47.65 49.41 47.94 49.32 49.25 49.27 51.14 50.56 49.63 50.22 53.83 51.33 48.29 49.24 47.77 47.66 47.29
Retained earnings 20.44 19.13 18.37 16.96 16.38 15.76 14.03 13.37 12.08 10.95 10.20 8.92 7.59 25.79 26.70 24.60 23.42 22.93 21.67 21.13 20.66
Accumulated other comprehensive loss -7.12 -7.18 -7.45 -7.26 -8.18 -8.60 -7.34 -8.47 -8.12 -7.18 -8.58 -7.49 -7.23 -7.26 -10.89 -8.30 -5.97 -6.19 -6.67 -5.82 -6.29
Treasury shares, at cost -14.02 -13.32 -11.83 -10.74 -9.86 -9.05 -7.18 -6.62 -4.88 -3.88 -2.79 -1.28 -0.21 -18.50 -19.02 -16.69 -13.84 -12.02 -10.12 -8.70 -7.30
Total Linde plc shareholders’ equity 44.68% 44.05% 44.91% 44.74% 45.99% 47.53% 47.46% 47.60% 48.33% 49.15% 49.98% 50.70% 49.77% 50.25% 50.63% 50.94% 51.91% 53.96% 52.65% 54.27% 54.37%
Noncontrolling interests 1.75 1.71 1.69 1.69 1.71 1.73 1.72 1.69 1.73 1.69 1.71 1.68 1.68 1.69 1.75 1.74 1.71 1.71 1.66 1.70 1.66
Total equity 46.43% 45.76% 46.60% 46.44% 47.70% 49.25% 49.17% 49.29% 50.05% 50.84% 51.69% 52.38% 51.46% 51.94% 52.37% 52.68% 53.62% 55.67% 54.31% 55.98% 56.03%
Total liabilities and equity 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).

An analysis of the common-size balance sheet reveals a gradual shift in the capital structure, characterized by a steady increase in total liabilities and a corresponding decline in total equity over the observed period. Total liabilities rose from 43.96% in March 2021 to 53.55% by March 2026, indicating a higher reliance on external financing and obligations relative to the total asset base.

Debt and Liability Trends
The increase in total liabilities is primarily driven by a significant expansion in long-term debt, which nearly doubled from 11.71% in March 2021 to 23.01% in March 2026. While current liabilities remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 16.7% and 22.2%, short-term debt showed a general upward trajectory, rising from 3.85% to 5.59% over the period. Other long-term liabilities experienced a slight contraction, moving from 14.57% to 12.71%, suggesting that the company has pivoted toward formal long-term debt instruments rather than other long-term obligations.
Equity Composition and Volatility
Total equity declined from 56.03% in March 2021 to 46.43% by March 2026. A notable volatility occurred in the first quarter of 2023, where retained earnings dropped sharply from 25.79% in December 2022 to 7.59% in March 2023, and treasury shares moved from -18.50% to -0.21%. This suggests a significant accounting reorganization or a large-scale capital event during that period. Following this reset, retained earnings trended upward again, reaching 20.44% by March 2026, while treasury shares steadily increased in negative value to -14.02%, reflecting ongoing share buyback activity.
Liquidity and Current Obligations
Current liabilities as a percentage of total liabilities and equity stayed within a range of 16.8% to 22.2%. Accounts payable remained relatively consistent, though a slight downward trend is observable in the latter half of the period, moving from 4.29% in December 2021 to 3.08% in March 2026. Contract liabilities also saw a decrease, falling from a peak of 4.12% in June 2023 to 1.35% by March 2026, indicating a reduction in deferred revenue relative to the total balance sheet.
Overall Solvency Position
The capital structure has transitioned from one where equity exceeded liabilities (56.03% equity vs 43.96% liabilities in March 2021) to one where liabilities now exceed equity (53.55% liabilities vs 46.43% equity in March 2026). This shift is underscored by the aggressive growth in long-term borrowing and the persistent negative impact of treasury shares and accumulated other comprehensive losses on total equity.

AI Ask an analyst for more