LIN vs AVY
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs Avery Dennison Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | AVY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $508.83 | $181.83 |
| Market cap | $234.56B | $13.78B |
| P/E ratio | 32.8 | 19.9 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 31.16% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 7.62% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 10.90% |
| Dividend yield | 1.26% | 2.20% |
| Beta | 0.71 | 0.80 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs AVY in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 17.0× the market cap of AVY.
- AVY is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.9 vs 32.8).
- AVY earns a higher return on equity (31% vs 18%).
- AVY is growing revenue faster (11% vs 9%).
- AVY has the higher dividend yield (2.20% vs 1.26%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
AVY return calculator
See what $1,000 in Avery Dennison Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.