LIN vs IFF
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | IFF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $526.06 | $81.16 |
| Market cap | $241.51B | $20.32B |
| P/E ratio | 34.9 | 231.9 |
| ROE | 17.72% | -7.36% |
| Profit margin | 19.34% | 1.68% |
| Revenue growth | 9.20% | 3.90% |
| Dividend yield | 1.22% | 1.97% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.88 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs IFF in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 11.9× the market cap of IFF.
- LIN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 34.9 vs 231.9).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs -7%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 4%).
- IFF has the higher dividend yield (1.97% 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.
IFF return calculator
See what $1,000 in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.