LIN vs IP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs International Paper Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | IP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $519.62 | $38.76 |
| Market cap | $240.24B | $20.52B |
| P/E ratio | 34.5 | — |
| ROE | 18.23% | -16.04% |
| Profit margin | 20.44% | -13.77% |
| Revenue growth | 8.20% | 13.40% |
| Dividend yield | 1.23% | 4.77% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.93 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs IP in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 11.7× the market cap of IP.
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs -16%).
- IP is growing revenue faster (13% vs 8%).
- IP has the higher dividend yield (4.77% vs 1.23%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
IP return calculator
See what $1,000 in International Paper Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.