LIN vs SW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs Smurfit Westrock Plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | SW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $487.20 | $49.43 |
| Market cap | $224.59B | $25.93B |
| P/E ratio | 31.5 | 52.0 |
| ROE | 18.40% | 2.71% |
| Profit margin | 20.43% | 1.59% |
| Revenue growth | 9.30% | 1.10% |
| Dividend yield | 1.31% | 3.72% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.93 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LIN vs SW in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 8.7× the market cap of SW.
- LIN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 31.5 vs 52.0).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 3%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 1%).
- SW has the higher dividend yield (3.72% 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.
SW return calculator
See what $1,000 in Smurfit Westrock Plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.