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 | $479.43 | $271.81 |
| Market cap | $221.01B | $61.67B |
| P/E ratio | 31.6 | 21.7 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 14.55% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 7.99% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 23.00% |
| Dividend yield | 1.30% | 0.82% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.89 |
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 3.6× the market cap of NUE.
- NUE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.7 vs 31.6).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 15%).
- NUE is growing revenue faster (23% vs 9%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.30% vs 0.82%).
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.