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 | $469.89 | $170.34 |
| Market cap | $216.61B | $12.91B |
| P/E ratio | 30.3 | 18.6 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 31.16% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 7.62% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 10.90% |
| Dividend yield | 1.36% | 2.35% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.81 |
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 16.8× the market cap of AVY.
- AVY is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.6 vs 30.3).
- AVY earns a higher return on equity (31% vs 18%).
- AVY is growing revenue faster (11% vs 9%).
- AVY has the higher dividend yield (2.35% vs 1.36%).
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.