LIN vs IP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs International Paper Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | IP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $508.83 | $33.19 |
| Market cap | $234.56B | $17.58B |
| P/E ratio | 32.8 | — |
| ROE | 18.40% | -16.48% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | -14.21% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | -2.20% |
| Dividend yield | 1.26% | 5.57% |
| Beta | 0.71 | 0.89 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs IP in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 13.3× the market cap of IP.
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs -16%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs -2%).
- IP has the higher dividend yield (5.57% 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.
IP return calculator
See what $1,000 in International Paper Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.