LIN vs LYB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs LyondellBasell Industries N.V., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | LYB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $487.20 | $62.55 |
| Market cap | $224.59B | $20.21B |
| P/E ratio | 31.5 | — |
| ROE | 18.40% | -2.27% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | -1.13% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 19.80% |
| Dividend yield | 1.31% | 4.41% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.35 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs LYB in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 11.1× the market cap of LYB.
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs -2%).
- LYB is growing revenue faster (20% vs 9%).
- LYB has the higher dividend yield (4.41% vs 1.31%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
LYB return calculator
See what $1,000 in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.