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 | $469.89 | $329.10 |
| Market cap | $216.61B | $79.89B |
| P/E ratio | 30.3 | 30.4 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 65.12% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 11.01% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 7.50% |
| Dividend yield | 1.36% | 0.97% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.09 |
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 2.7× the market cap of SHW.
- LIN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 30.3 vs 30.4).
- SHW earns a higher return on equity (65% vs 18%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 8%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.36% vs 0.97%).
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.