LIN vs SHW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs The Sherwin-Williams Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | SHW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $526.06 | $349.89 |
| Market cap | $241.51B | $84.53B |
| P/E ratio | 34.9 | 32.2 |
| ROE | 17.72% | 63.70% |
| Profit margin | 19.34% | 10.74% |
| Revenue growth | 9.20% | 7.90% |
| Dividend yield | 1.22% | 0.91% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 1.05 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs SHW in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 2.9× the market cap of SHW.
- SHW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 32.2 vs 34.9).
- SHW earns a higher return on equity (64% vs 18%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 8%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.22% vs 0.91%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
SHW return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Sherwin-Williams Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.