LIN vs IFF
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | IFF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $519.62 | $76.35 |
| Market cap | $240.24B | $19.49B |
| P/E ratio | 34.5 | 23.6 |
| ROE | 18.23% | 6.05% |
| Profit margin | 20.44% | 7.66% |
| Revenue growth | 8.20% | -3.60% |
| Dividend yield | 1.23% | 2.10% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.96 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs IFF in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 12.3× the market cap of IFF.
- IFF is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.6 vs 34.5).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 6%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (8% vs -4%).
- IFF has the higher dividend yield (2.10% 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.
IFF return calculator
See what $1,000 in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.