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 | $519.62 | $62.45 |
| Market cap | $240.24B | $89.78B |
| P/E ratio | 34.5 | 33.0 |
| ROE | 18.23% | 15.63% |
| Profit margin | 20.44% | 10.34% |
| Revenue growth | 8.20% | 8.80% |
| Dividend yield | 1.23% | 0.96% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.36 |
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 2.7× the market cap of FCX.
- FCX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 33.0 vs 34.5).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 16%).
- FCX is growing revenue faster (9% vs 8%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.23% vs 0.96%).
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.