LIN vs BALL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs Ball Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | BALL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $479.43 | $62.14 |
| Market cap | $221.01B | $16.45B |
| P/E ratio | 31.6 | 18.0 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 17.15% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 6.61% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 19.70% |
| Dividend yield | 1.30% | 1.27% |
| 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 BALL in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 13.4× the market cap of BALL.
- BALL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.0 vs 31.6).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 17%).
- BALL is growing revenue faster (20% vs 9%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.30% vs 1.27%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
BALL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ball Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.