LIN vs NUE
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs Nucor Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | NUE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $519.62 | $239.78 |
| Market cap | $240.24B | $54.61B |
| P/E ratio | 34.5 | 23.8 |
| ROE | 18.23% | 12.29% |
| Profit margin | 20.44% | 6.82% |
| Revenue growth | 8.20% | 21.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.23% | 0.93% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.91 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs NUE in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 4.4× the market cap of NUE.
- NUE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.8 vs 34.5).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 12%).
- NUE is growing revenue faster (21% vs 8%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.23% vs 0.93%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
NUE return calculator
See what $1,000 in Nucor Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.