LIN vs PPG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs PPG Industries, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $487.20 | $113.65 |
| Market cap | $224.59B | $25.26B |
| P/E ratio | 31.5 | 16.3 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 19.30% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 9.57% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 7.20% |
| Dividend yield | 1.31% | 2.61% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.06 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs PPG in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 8.9× the market cap of PPG.
- PPG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.3 vs 31.5).
- PPG earns a higher return on equity (19% vs 18%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 7%).
- PPG has the higher dividend yield (2.61% 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.
PPG return calculator
See what $1,000 in PPG Industries, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.