LIN vs CF
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs CF Industries Holdings, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | CF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $508.83 | $120.68 |
| Market cap | $234.56B | $18.26B |
| P/E ratio | 32.8 | 9.0 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 29.87% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 27.12% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 17.60% |
| Dividend yield | 1.26% | 1.99% |
| Beta | 0.71 | 0.53 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs CF in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 12.8× the market cap of CF.
- CF is cheaper on earnings (P/E 9.0 vs 32.8).
- CF earns a higher return on equity (30% vs 18%).
- CF is growing revenue faster (18% vs 9%).
- CF has the higher dividend yield (1.99% vs 1.26%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
CF return calculator
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Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.