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 | $519.62 | $344.07 |
| Market cap | $240.24B | $84.86B |
| P/E ratio | 34.5 | 33.0 |
| ROE | 18.23% | 60.72% |
| Profit margin | 20.44% | 10.86% |
| Revenue growth | 8.20% | 6.80% |
| Dividend yield | 1.23% | 0.93% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.13 |
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 2.8× the market cap of SHW.
- SHW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 33.0 vs 34.5).
- SHW earns a higher return on equity (61% vs 18%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (8% vs 7%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.23% vs 0.93%).
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.