Which has better earnings and valuation, NTR or LIN?

Linde has higher revenue and earnings than Nutrien. Nutrien is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Linde, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Nutrien $26.89B 1.09 $2.27B $4.91 12.44 Linde $33.99B 7.07 $6.90B $15.06 34.52

Is NTR or LIN more profitable?

Linde has a net margin of 20.44% compared to Nutrien's net margin of 8.58%. Linde's return on equity of 19.80% beat Nutrien's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Nutrien 8.58% 8.84% 4.22% Linde 20.44% 19.80% 9.17%

Does the media refer more to NTR or LIN?

In the previous week, Linde had 7 more articles in the media than Nutrien. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Linde and 4 mentions for Nutrien. Linde's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Nutrien's score of 0.72 indicating that Linde is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Nutrien 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Linde 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, LIN or ESI?

Linde has higher revenue and earnings than Element Solutions. Linde is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Element Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Linde $33.99B 7.07 $6.90B $15.06 34.52 Element Solutions $2.55B 4.37 $190.80M $0.62 73.78

Is LIN or ESI more profitable?

Linde has a net margin of 20.44% compared to Element Solutions' net margin of 5.32%. Linde's return on equity of 19.80% beat Element Solutions' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Linde 20.44% 19.80% 9.17% Element Solutions 5.32% 14.19% 7.30%

Does the media refer more to LIN or ESI?

In the previous week, Linde had 8 more articles in the media than Element Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Linde and 3 mentions for Element Solutions. Element Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Linde's score of 1.53 indicating that Element Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Linde 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Element Solutions 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Does the media prefer AXTA or LIN?

In the previous week, Linde had 8 more articles in the media than Axalta Coating Systems. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Linde and 3 mentions for Axalta Coating Systems. Linde's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Axalta Coating Systems' score of 0.66 indicating that Linde is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Axalta Coating Systems 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Linde 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, ICL or LIN?

Linde has higher revenue and earnings than ICL Group. ICL Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Linde, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio ICL Group $7.15B 0.91 $226M $0.20 25.13 Linde $33.99B 7.07 $6.90B $15.06 34.52

Is ICL or LIN more profitable?

Linde has a net margin of 20.44% compared to ICL Group's net margin of 3.52%. Linde's return on equity of 19.80% beat ICL Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ICL Group 3.52% 7.84% 3.95% Linde 20.44% 19.80% 9.17%

Which has higher earnings & valuation, PRM or LIN?

Linde has higher revenue and earnings than Perimeter Solutions. Perimeter Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Linde, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Perimeter Solutions $652.86M 8.63 -$206.37M -$1.34 N/A Linde $33.99B 7.07 $6.90B $15.06 34.52

Does the media refer more to PRM or LIN?

In the previous week, Linde had 9 more articles in the media than Perimeter Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Linde and 2 mentions for Perimeter Solutions. Linde's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Perimeter Solutions' score of 1.15 indicating that Linde is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Perimeter Solutions 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Linde 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Linde (LIN) Competitors

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LIN vs. NTR, ESI, AXTA, ICL, and PRM

Should you buy Linde stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Linde with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Linde include Nutrien (NTR), Element Solutions (ESI), Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), ICL Group (ICL), and Perimeter Solutions (PRM). These companies are all part of the "chemicals" industry.

How does Linde compare to Nutrien?

Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) and Linde (NASDAQ:LIN) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Nutrien pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Linde pays an annual dividend of $6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Nutrien pays out 44.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Linde pays out 42.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Nutrien has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Linde has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Nutrien is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

63.1% of Nutrien shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Linde shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of Nutrien shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Linde shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Linde has higher revenue and earnings than Nutrien. Nutrien is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Linde, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nutrien	$26.89B	1.09	$2.27B	$4.91	12.44
Linde	$33.99B	7.07	$6.90B	$15.06	34.52

In the previous week, Linde had 7 more articles in the media than Nutrien. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Linde and 4 mentions for Nutrien. Linde's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Nutrien's score of 0.72 indicating that Linde is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Nutrien	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Linde	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Nutrien has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Linde has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Nutrien presently has a consensus price target of $81.71, suggesting a potential upside of 33.75%. Linde has a consensus price target of $543.27, suggesting a potential upside of 4.50%. Given Nutrien's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Nutrien is more favorable than Linde.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Nutrien	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Linde	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Linde has a net margin of 20.44% compared to Nutrien's net margin of 8.58%. Linde's return on equity of 19.80% beat Nutrien's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Nutrien	8.58%	8.84%	4.22%
Linde	20.44%	19.80%	9.17%

Summary

Linde beats Nutrien on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Linde compare to Element Solutions?

Linde (NASDAQ:LIN) and Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Linde has a net margin of 20.44% compared to Element Solutions' net margin of 5.32%. Linde's return on equity of 19.80% beat Element Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Linde	20.44%	19.80%	9.17%
Element Solutions	5.32%	14.19%	7.30%

Linde has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Element Solutions has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Linde had 8 more articles in the media than Element Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Linde and 3 mentions for Element Solutions. Element Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Linde's score of 1.53 indicating that Element Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Linde	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Element Solutions	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Linde has higher revenue and earnings than Element Solutions. Linde is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Element Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Linde	$33.99B	7.07	$6.90B	$15.06	34.52
Element Solutions	$2.55B	4.37	$190.80M	$0.62	73.78

82.8% of Linde shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.3% of Element Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Linde shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.2% of Element Solutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Linde currently has a consensus target price of $543.27, indicating a potential upside of 4.50%. Element Solutions has a consensus target price of $39.57, indicating a potential downside of 13.49%. Given Linde's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Linde is more favorable than Element Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Linde	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Element Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.09

Linde pays an annual dividend of $6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Element Solutions pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Linde pays out 42.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Element Solutions pays out 51.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Linde has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Linde is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Linde beats Element Solutions on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Linde compare to Axalta Coating Systems?

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) and Linde (NASDAQ:LIN) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

98.3% of Axalta Coating Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Linde shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Axalta Coating Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Linde shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Axalta Coating Systems has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Linde has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Linde had 8 more articles in the media than Axalta Coating Systems. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Linde and 3 mentions for Axalta Coating Systems. Linde's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Axalta Coating Systems' score of 0.66 indicating that Linde is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Axalta Coating Systems	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Linde	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Axalta Coating Systems presently has a consensus target price of $34.31, suggesting a potential downside of 0.68%. Linde has a consensus target price of $543.27, suggesting a potential upside of 4.50%. Given Linde's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Linde is more favorable than Axalta Coating Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Axalta Coating Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
Linde	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Linde has higher revenue and earnings than Axalta Coating Systems. Axalta Coating Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Linde, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Axalta Coating Systems	$5.12B	1.44	$378M	$1.71	20.20
Linde	$33.99B	7.07	$6.90B	$15.06	34.52

Linde has a net margin of 20.44% compared to Axalta Coating Systems' net margin of 7.22%. Axalta Coating Systems' return on equity of 22.37% beat Linde's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Axalta Coating Systems	7.22%	22.37%	6.92%
Linde	20.44%	19.80%	9.17%

Summary

Linde beats Axalta Coating Systems on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Linde compare to ICL Group?

ICL Group (NYSE:ICL) and Linde (NASDAQ:LIN) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Linde has a net margin of 20.44% compared to ICL Group's net margin of 3.52%. Linde's return on equity of 19.80% beat ICL Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ICL Group	3.52%	7.84%	3.95%
Linde	20.44%	19.80%	9.17%

Linde has higher revenue and earnings than ICL Group. ICL Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Linde, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ICL Group	$7.15B	0.91	$226M	$0.20	25.13
Linde	$33.99B	7.07	$6.90B	$15.06	34.52

13.4% of ICL Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Linde shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of ICL Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Linde shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Linde had 11 more articles in the media than ICL Group. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Linde and 0 mentions for ICL Group. Linde's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat ICL Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Linde is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
ICL Group	Neutral
Linde	Very Positive

ICL Group has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Linde has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

ICL Group pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Linde pays an annual dividend of $6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. ICL Group pays out 80.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Linde pays out 42.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Linde has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

ICL Group currently has a consensus price target of $6.60, suggesting a potential upside of 31.34%. Linde has a consensus price target of $543.27, suggesting a potential upside of 4.50%. Given ICL Group's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe ICL Group is more favorable than Linde.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ICL Group	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Linde	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Linde beats ICL Group on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Linde compare to Perimeter Solutions?

Perimeter Solutions (NYSE:PRM) and Linde (NASDAQ:LIN) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and institutional ownership.

Linde has a net margin of 20.44% compared to Perimeter Solutions' net margin of -26.93%. Linde's return on equity of 19.80% beat Perimeter Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Perimeter Solutions	-26.93%	18.29%	7.73%
Linde	20.44%	19.80%	9.17%

89.9% of Perimeter Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Linde shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of Perimeter Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Linde shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Perimeter Solutions has a beta of 1.92, suggesting that its share price is 92% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Linde has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Perimeter Solutions presently has a consensus target price of $40.67, indicating a potential upside of 17.75%. Linde has a consensus target price of $543.27, indicating a potential upside of 4.50%. Given Perimeter Solutions' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Perimeter Solutions is more favorable than Linde.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Perimeter Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Linde	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Linde has higher revenue and earnings than Perimeter Solutions. Perimeter Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Linde, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Perimeter Solutions	$652.86M	8.63	-$206.37M	-$1.34	N/A
Linde	$33.99B	7.07	$6.90B	$15.06	34.52

In the previous week, Linde had 9 more articles in the media than Perimeter Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Linde and 2 mentions for Perimeter Solutions. Linde's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Perimeter Solutions' score of 1.15 indicating that Linde is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Perimeter Solutions	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Linde	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Summary

Linde beats Perimeter Solutions on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Linde	CHEM Industry	Materials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$240.24B	$15.98B	$4.63B	$12.19B
Dividend Yield	1.23%	1.93%	5.03%	6.24%
P/E Ratio	34.52	37.45	22.91	24.17
Price / Sales	7.07	2.56	5,657.60	118.90
Price / Cash	21.03	14.86	26.83	55.62
Price / Book	6.11	5.13	8.78	6.36
Net Income	$6.90B	$376.36M	$157.40M	$337.99M
7 Day Performance	1.51%	-0.56%	-3.17%	0.10%
1 Month Performance	3.57%	-0.61%	-6.76%	-1.28%
1 Year Performance	12.10%	15.81%	48.51%	27.68%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LIN Linde	4.2785 of 5 stars	$519.90 -0.5%	$543.27 +4.5%	+12.1%	$240.24B	$33.99B	34.52	65,177	Positive News Analyst Forecast
NTR Nutrien	4.905 of 5 stars	$62.50 -0.6%	$81.71 +30.7%	+5.2%	$29.97B	$26.89B	12.73	25,100	Options Volume
ESI Element Solutions	2.4475 of 5 stars	$47.88 +4.2%	$39.57 -17.3%	+100.3%	$11.70B	$2.55B	77.45	5,200	Positive News Gap Down
AXTA Axalta Coating Systems	3.2539 of 5 stars	$34.37 -1.2%	$34.31 -0.2%	+15.6%	$7.38B	$5.12B	20.16	12,300
ICL ICL Group	3.0941 of 5 stars	$5.06 -1.7%	$6.60 +30.6%	-25.5%	$6.52B	$7.15B	25.28	13,007	Dividend Announcement

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Linde (LIN) Competitors

LIN vs. NTR, ESI, AXTA, ICL, and PRM

How does Linde compare to Nutrien?

Is NTR or LIN a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in NTR or LIN?

Which has better earnings and valuation, NTR or LIN?

Does the media refer more to NTR or LIN?

Which has more volatility & risk, NTR or LIN?

Do analysts prefer NTR or LIN?

Is NTR or LIN more profitable?

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How does Linde compare to Element Solutions?

Is LIN or ESI more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, LIN or ESI?

Does the media refer more to LIN or ESI?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, LIN or ESI?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in LIN or ESI?

Do analysts rate LIN or ESI?

Is LIN or ESI a better dividend stock?

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How does Linde compare to Axalta Coating Systems?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of AXTA or LIN?

Which has more volatility & risk, AXTA or LIN?

Does the media prefer AXTA or LIN?

Do analysts rate AXTA or LIN?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AXTA or LIN?

Is AXTA or LIN more profitable?

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How does Linde compare to ICL Group?

Is ICL or LIN more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, ICL or LIN?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of ICL or LIN?

Does the media prefer ICL or LIN?

Which has more risk and volatility, ICL or LIN?

Is ICL or LIN a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer ICL or LIN?

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How does Linde compare to Perimeter Solutions?

Is PRM or LIN more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in PRM or LIN?

Which has more risk and volatility, PRM or LIN?

Do analysts rate PRM or LIN?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, PRM or LIN?

Does the media refer more to PRM or LIN?

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