LIN vs SQM
Linde plc and Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A., both Basic Materials
Linde plc is the larger company at $237B against $23B. On trailing earnings LIN is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 31.7 against 32.7, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year SQM returned +105% against +5.4% for LIN. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts SQM ahead, 10/10 against 6/10.
| Figure | LIN | SQM |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $490 | $78.33 |
| Market cap | $237B | $23B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 31.7 | 32.7 |
| Dividend yield | 1.2% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +5.4% | +105% |
| 5-year return | +71% | +104% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 6/10 | 10/10 |
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.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
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