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 | $526.06 | $188.03 |
| Market cap | $241.51B | $14.20B |
| P/E ratio | 34.9 | 20.3 |
| ROE | 17.72% | 30.80% |
| Profit margin | 19.34% | 7.56% |
| Revenue growth | 9.20% | 5.20% |
| Dividend yield | 1.22% | 2.13% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.78 |
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 17.0× the market cap of AVY.
- AVY is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.3 vs 34.9).
- AVY earns a higher return on equity (31% vs 18%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 5%).
- AVY has the higher dividend yield (2.13% vs 1.22%).
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.