LIN vs FCX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs Freeport-McMoRan Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | FCX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $487.20 | $79.91 |
| Market cap | $224.59B | $114.75B |
| P/E ratio | 31.5 | 39.2 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 14.75% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 11.39% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | -7.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.31% | 0.75% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.38 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs FCX in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 2.0× the market cap of FCX.
- LIN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 31.5 vs 39.2).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 15%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs -7%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.31% 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.
FCX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.