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 | $519.62 | $46.98 |
| Market cap | $240.24B | $24.64B |
| P/E ratio | 34.5 | 65.2 |
| ROE | 18.23% | 2.11% |
| Profit margin | 20.44% | 1.22% |
| Revenue growth | 8.20% | 0.70% |
| Dividend yield | 1.23% | 3.85% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.96 |
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 9.8× the market cap of SW.
- LIN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 34.5 vs 65.2).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 2%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (8% vs 1%).
- SW has the higher dividend yield (3.85% vs 1.23%).
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.