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 | $519.62 | $165.76 |
| Market cap | $240.24B | $12.68B |
| P/E ratio | 34.5 | 18.7 |
| ROE | 18.23% | 30.86% |
| Profit margin | 20.44% | 7.66% |
| Revenue growth | 8.20% | 7.00% |
| Dividend yield | 1.23% | 2.41% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.83 |
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 18.9× the market cap of AVY.
- AVY is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.7 vs 34.5).
- AVY earns a higher return on equity (31% vs 18%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (8% vs 7%).
- AVY has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 1.23%).
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.