LIN vs LYB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs LyondellBasell Industries N.V., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | LYB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $519.62 | $55.73 |
| Market cap | $240.24B | $17.99B |
| P/E ratio | 34.5 | — |
| ROE | 18.23% | -6.01% |
| Profit margin | 20.44% | -2.69% |
| Revenue growth | 8.20% | -6.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.23% | 7.39% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.33 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs LYB in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 13.4× the market cap of LYB.
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs -6%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (8% vs -6%).
- LYB has the higher dividend yield (7.39% 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.
LYB return calculator
See what $1,000 in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.