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 | $519.62 | $105.70 |
| Market cap | $240.24B | $16.24B |
| P/E ratio | 34.5 | 9.5 |
| ROE | 18.23% | 27.30% |
| Profit margin | 20.44% | 23.73% |
| Revenue growth | 8.20% | 19.40% |
| Dividend yield | 1.23% | 1.89% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.38 |
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 14.8× the market cap of CF.
- CF is cheaper on earnings (P/E 9.5 vs 34.5).
- CF earns a higher return on equity (27% vs 18%).
- CF is growing revenue faster (19% vs 8%).
- CF has the higher dividend yield (1.89% 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.
CF return calculator
See what $1,000 in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.