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 | $526.06 | $125.09 |
| Market cap | $241.51B | $18.30B |
| P/E ratio | 34.9 | 8.8 |
| ROE | 17.72% | 30.86% |
| Profit margin | 19.34% | 27.48% |
| Revenue growth | 9.20% | 12.10% |
| Dividend yield | 1.22% | 1.92% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.54 |
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 13.2× the market cap of CF.
- CF is cheaper on earnings (P/E 8.8 vs 34.9).
- CF earns a higher return on equity (31% vs 18%).
- CF is growing revenue faster (12% vs 9%).
- CF has the higher dividend yield (1.92% 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.
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.