LIN vs VMC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs Vulcan Materials Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | VMC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $508.83 | $261.69 |
| Market cap | $234.56B | $33.91B |
| P/E ratio | 32.8 | 30.9 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 13.23% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 13.75% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 2.50% |
| Dividend yield | 1.26% | 0.79% |
| Beta | 0.71 | 1.05 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs VMC in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 6.9× the market cap of VMC.
- VMC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 30.9 vs 32.8).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 13%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 2%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.26% vs 0.79%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
VMC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Vulcan Materials Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.