LIN vs VMC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs Vulcan Materials Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | VMC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $526.06 | $278.63 |
| Market cap | $241.51B | $35.76B |
| P/E ratio | 34.9 | 33.0 |
| ROE | 17.72% | 12.88% |
| Profit margin | 19.34% | 13.78% |
| Revenue growth | 9.20% | -4.70% |
| Dividend yield | 1.22% | 0.75% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.99 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs VMC in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 6.8× the market cap of VMC.
- VMC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 33.0 vs 34.9).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 13%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs -5%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.22% vs 0.75%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
VMC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Vulcan Materials Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.