LIN vs SW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs Smurfit Westrock Plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | SW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $526.06 | $42.35 |
| Market cap | $241.51B | $22.21B |
| P/E ratio | 34.9 | 47.1 |
| ROE | 17.72% | 2.57% |
| Profit margin | 19.34% | 1.50% |
| Revenue growth | 9.20% | 2.00% |
| Dividend yield | 1.22% | 4.27% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.94 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs SW in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 10.9× the market cap of SW.
- LIN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 34.9 vs 47.1).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 3%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 2%).
- SW has the higher dividend yield (4.27% 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.
SW return calculator
See what $1,000 in Smurfit Westrock Plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.