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 | $526.06 | $65.47 |
| Market cap | $241.51B | $17.04B |
| P/E ratio | 34.9 | 32.9 |
| ROE | 17.72% | 9.49% |
| Profit margin | 19.34% | 3.52% |
| Revenue growth | 9.20% | 23.90% |
| Dividend yield | 1.22% | 1.22% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.95 |
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 14.2× the market cap of BALL.
- BALL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 32.9 vs 34.9).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 9%).
- BALL is growing revenue faster (24% vs 9%).
- BALL has the higher dividend yield (1.22% 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.
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.