LIN vs PPG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs PPG Industries, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $526.06 | $122.56 |
| Market cap | $241.51B | $27.07B |
| P/E ratio | 34.9 | 17.2 |
| ROE | 17.72% | 19.49% |
| Profit margin | 19.34% | 9.41% |
| Revenue growth | 9.20% | 6.60% |
| Dividend yield | 1.22% | 2.42% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.99 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs PPG in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 8.9× the market cap of PPG.
- PPG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.2 vs 34.9).
- PPG earns a higher return on equity (19% vs 18%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 7%).
- PPG has the higher dividend yield (2.42% 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.
PPG return calculator
See what $1,000 in PPG Industries, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.