LIN vs SHW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs The Sherwin-Williams Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | SHW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $508.83 | $337.06 |
| Market cap | $234.56B | $81.82B |
| P/E ratio | 32.8 | 31.1 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 65.12% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 11.01% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 7.50% |
| Dividend yield | 1.26% | 0.95% |
| Beta | 0.71 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs SHW in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 2.9× the market cap of SHW.
- SHW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 31.1 vs 32.8).
- SHW earns a higher return on equity (65% vs 18%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 8%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.26% vs 0.95%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
SHW return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Sherwin-Williams Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.