LIN vs RIO: Linde plc vs Rio Tinto Group
Side-by-side snapshot of two Basic Materials companies — key metrics from our latest data. Reference only, not investment advice.
| Metric | LIN | RIO |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Linde plc | Rio Tinto Group |
| Price | $513.22 | £67.26 |
| Market Cap | $237.29B | £109.38B |
| P/E Ratio | 34.01 | 14.59 |
| EPS | $15.09 | £0.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% | 4.47% |
| 52-Week High | $548.20 | £91.17 |
| 52-Week Low | $387.78 | £43.45 |
| Industry | Specialty Chemicals | Other Industrial Metals & Mining |
| Exchange | NMS | LSE |
| Employees | 65,034 | 56,890 |
Linde plc and Rio Tinto Group both operate in the Basic Materials sector. LIN trades at a market cap of $237.29B against RIO's £109.38B. Valuation-wise, LIN carries a trailing P/E of 34.01 versus 14.59 for RIO. How these figures compare depends on each company's growth profile, margins and outlook — the snapshot above is a starting point for further research, not a recommendation.
Figures are from our latest data snapshot and may not reflect current market prices. See the full profiles: Linde plc and Rio Tinto Group. This is not financial advice.
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