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 | $526.06 | $59.24 |
| Market cap | $241.51B | $85.01B |
| P/E ratio | 34.9 | 24.9 |
| ROE | 17.72% | 15.72% |
| Profit margin | 19.34% | 13.03% |
| Revenue growth | 9.20% | 8.20% |
| Dividend yield | 1.22% | 1.01% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 1.37 |
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 2.8× the market cap of FCX.
- FCX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.9 vs 34.9).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 16%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 8%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.22% vs 1.01%).
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.