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Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO)

This page compares Linde (LIN) with Rio Tinto (RIO) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Linde (LIN) and Rio Tinto (RIO) both fall under the Materials industry group, but LIN is classified in Chemicals while RIO is classified in Metals & Mining.

Linde (LIN) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while Rio Tinto (RIO) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

SymbolLINRIO
NameLinde plcRio Tinto Plc Sponsored ADR
Country/RegionUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
GICS SectorMaterialsMaterials
GICS Industry GroupMaterialsMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicalsMetals & Mining
GICS Sub-IndustryIndustrial GasesDiversified Metals & Mining
Market Capitalization238.38 billion USD164.93 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateJune 17, 1992June 28, 1990
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Rio Tinto (RIO) at 16.57 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Linde (LIN) at 34.24 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — LIN carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

LIN

Materials industry group

34.24

Max
59.04
Q3
32.64
Median
21.03
Q1
14.86
Min
4.60

RIO

Materials industry group

16.57

Max
59.04
Q3
32.64
Median
21.03
Q1
14.86
Min
4.60
Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Rio Tinto (RIO) at 2.86 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Linde (LIN) at 6.88 sits in the pricier quartile — LIN costs more per dollar of sales.

LIN

Materials industry group

6.88

Max
10.04
Q3
4.49
Median
1.98
Q1
0.74
Min
0.00

RIO

Materials industry group

2.86

Max
10.04
Q3
4.49
Median
1.98
Q1
0.74
Min
0.00
Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Rio Tinto (RIO) at 2.65 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Linde (LIN) at 6.18 carries a peer-beating premium to book — LIN is pricier on assets.

LIN

Materials industry group

6.18

Max
7.93
Q3
4.27
Median
2.49
Q1
1.39
Min
-0.48

RIO

Materials industry group

2.65

Max
7.93
Q3
4.27
Median
2.49
Q1
1.39
Min
-0.48
Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolLINRIO
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)34.2416.57
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)6.882.86
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)6.182.65
Free Cash Flow Yield1.97%2.12%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Linde (LIN) at 18.23% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Rio Tinto (RIO) at 16.40%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

LIN

Materials industry group

18.23%

Max
51.93%
Q3
17.55%
Median
5.92%
Q1
-10.29%
Min
-50.42%

RIO

Materials industry group

16.40%

Max
51.93%
Q3
17.55%
Median
5.92%
Q1
-10.29%
Min
-50.42%
Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both Linde (LIN) at 20.44% and Rio Tinto (RIO) at 17.29% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top Net Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.

LIN

Materials industry group

20.44%

Max
35.99%
Q3
14.87%
Median
3.80%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-21.87%

RIO

Materials industry group

17.29%

Max
35.99%
Q3
14.87%
Median
3.80%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-21.87%
Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Linde (LIN) at 28.47% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Rio Tinto (RIO) at 25.32%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

LIN

Materials industry group

28.47%

Max
66.92%
Q3
27.27%
Median
9.63%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-32.85%

RIO

Materials industry group

25.32%

Max
66.92%
Q3
27.27%
Median
9.63%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-32.85%
Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolLINRIO
Return on Equity (TTM)18.23%16.40%
Return on Assets (TTM)7.24%7.86%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)20.44%17.29%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)28.47%25.32%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)48.77%28.12%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolLINRIO
1-Year Revenue Growth2.97%7.42%
3-Year Revenue CAGR0.62%1.24%

EPS Growth

Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolLINRIO
1-Year EPS Growth7.27%-13.97%
3-Year EPS CAGR21.08%-7.23%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Rio Tinto (RIO) at 1.45 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Linde (LIN) at 0.83 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for LIN.

LIN

Materials industry group

0.83

Max
6.31
Q3
3.52
Median
2.28
Q1
1.43
Min
0.12

RIO

Materials industry group

1.45

Max
6.31
Q3
3.52
Median
2.28
Q1
1.43
Min
0.12
Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Linde (LIN) at 0.66 and Rio Tinto (RIO) at 0.35 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

LIN

Materials industry group

0.66

Max
2.02
Q3
0.92
Median
0.44
Q1
0.14
Min
0.00

RIO

Materials industry group

0.35

Max
2.02
Q3
0.92
Median
0.44
Q1
0.14
Min
0.00
Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolLINRIO
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.831.45
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.660.35
Net Debt / EBITDA1.650.71

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Rio Tinto (RIO) at 3.96% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Linde (LIN) at 1.24%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

LIN

Materials industry group

1.24%

Max
4.61%
Q3
1.97%
Median
0.58%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

RIO

Materials industry group

3.96%

Max
4.61%
Q3
1.97%
Median
0.58%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Linde (LIN) at 40.45% and Rio Tinto (RIO) at 61.31% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

LIN

Materials industry group

40.45%

Max
90.00%
Q3
38.50%
Median
8.90%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

RIO

Materials industry group

61.31%

Max
90.00%
Q3
38.50%
Median
8.90%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolLINRIO
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.24%3.96%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)40.45%61.31%

Performance & Risk

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Linde (LIN) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolLINRIO
1-Year Return7.61%80.02%
1-Year Volatility17.01%28.99%
Beta0.720.58
3-Month Avg. Volume2.27M2.72M