LIN vs IFF
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | IFF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $508.83 | $94.15 |
| Market cap | $234.56B | $24.02B |
| P/E ratio | 32.8 | 93.2 |
| ROE | 18.40% | -5.55% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 2.57% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 1.80% |
| Dividend yield | 1.26% | 1.70% |
| Beta | 0.71 | 0.93 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs IFF in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 9.8× the market cap of IFF.
- LIN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 32.8 vs 93.2).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs -6%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 2%).
- IFF has the higher dividend yield (1.70% 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.
IFF return calculator
See what $1,000 in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.