LIN vs NUE
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs Nucor Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | NUE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $526.06 | $251.73 |
| Market cap | $241.51B | $56.63B |
| P/E ratio | 34.9 | 16.0 |
| ROE | 17.72% | 17.58% |
| Profit margin | 19.34% | 9.26% |
| Revenue growth | 9.20% | 32.00% |
| Dividend yield | 1.22% | 0.89% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 1.81 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs NUE in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 4.3× the market cap of NUE.
- NUE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.0 vs 34.9).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 18%).
- NUE is growing revenue faster (32% vs 9%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.22% vs 0.89%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
NUE return calculator
See what $1,000 in Nucor Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.