LIN vs VMC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Linde plc vs Vulcan Materials Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LIN | VMC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $519.62 | $311.35 |
| Market cap | $240.24B | $40.40B |
| P/E ratio | 34.5 | 36.9 |
| ROE | 18.23% | 13.46% |
| Profit margin | 20.44% | 13.81% |
| Revenue growth | 8.20% | 7.40% |
| Dividend yield | 1.23% | 0.67% |
| 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 VMC in plain English
- LIN is the bigger company — about 5.9× the market cap of VMC.
- LIN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 34.5 vs 36.9).
- LIN earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 13%).
- LIN is growing revenue faster (8% vs 7%).
- LIN has the higher dividend yield (1.23% vs 0.67%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LIN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Linde plc would be worth today.
VMC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Vulcan Materials Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.