LIN vs CF
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs CF Industries Holdings, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | CF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $479.43 | $120.01 |
| Market cap | $221.01B | $18.16B |
| P/E ratio | 31.6 | 8.7 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 29.87% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 27.12% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 17.60% |
| Dividend yield | 1.30% | 2.04% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.40 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs CF in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 12.2× the market cap of CF.
- CF is cheaper on earnings (P/E 8.7 vs 31.6).
- CF earns a higher return on equity (30% vs 18%).
- CF is growing revenue faster (18% vs 9%).
- CF has the higher dividend yield (2.04% vs 1.30%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
CF return calculator
See what $1,000 in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.