LIN vs FCX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs Freeport-McMoRan Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | FCX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $472.04 | $71.96 |
| Market cap | $217.60B | $103.34B |
| P/E ratio | 30.3 | 35.4 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 14.75% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 11.39% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | -7.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.36% | 0.83% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.40 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs FCX in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 2.1× the market cap of FCX.
- LIN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 30.3 vs 35.4).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 15%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs -7%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.36% vs 0.83%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
FCX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.