LIN vs SHW
Linde plc and Sherwin-Williams, both Basic Materials
Linde plc is the larger company at $237B against $79B. On trailing earnings LIN is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 31.7 against 32.1, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year LIN returned +5.4% against +0.3% for SHW.
| Figure | LIN | SHW |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $490 | $349 |
| Market cap | $237B | $79B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 31.7 | 32.1 |
| Dividend yield | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-year return | +5.4% | +0.3% |
| 5-year return | +71% | +25% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Linde plc
Revenue of $9.3B in Q2 2026, net income $1.9B. Its largest reported line is Americas, 46% of the disclosed total.
Sherwin-Williams
Revenue of $6.8B in Q2 2026, net income $844M. Its largest reported line is Paint Stores Group, 54% of the disclosed total.
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