Linde Group (LIN) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO)
This page compares Linde Group (LIN) with Southern Copper (SCCO) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Linde Group (LIN) and Southern Copper (SCCO) both fall under the Materials industry group, but LIN is classified in Chemicals while SCCO is classified in Metals & Mining.
| Symbol | LIN | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Linde plc | Southern Copper Corporation |
| Country/Region | United Kingdom | United States |
| GICS Sector | Materials | Materials |
| GICS Industry Group | Materials | Materials |
| GICS Industry | Chemicals | Metals & Mining |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Industrial Gases | Copper |
| Market Capitalization | 237.88 billion USD | 149.44 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NasdaqGS | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 17, 1992 | January 5, 1996 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | LIN | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 1.66% | 1.32% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 4.98% | -7.70% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 20.03% | 35.67% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 12.95% | 98.98% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 2.67% | 4.33% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 20.67% | 24.85% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 1.91M | 1.41M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 2.46M | 1.88M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 19.38% | 54.01% |
| Beta | 0.75 | 1.09 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Southern Copper (SCCO) at 45.91% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Linde Group (LIN) at 18.40%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
LIN
Materials industry group
18.40%
- Max
- 49.09%
- Q3
- 18.47%
- Median
- 8.44%
- Q1
- -5.03%
- Min
- -38.79%
SCCO
Materials industry group
45.91%
- Max
- 49.09%
- Q3
- 18.47%
- Median
- 8.44%
- Q1
- -5.03%
- Min
- -38.79%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Linde Group (LIN) at 20.44% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 34.13% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.
LIN
Materials industry group
20.44%
- Max
- 40.32%
- Q3
- 18.06%
- Median
- 6.86%
- Q1
- 0.59%
- Min
- -21.88%
SCCO
Materials industry group
34.13%
- Max
- 40.32%
- Q3
- 18.06%
- Median
- 6.86%
- Q1
- 0.59%
- Min
- -21.88%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Southern Copper (SCCO) at 54.62% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Linde Group (LIN) at 26.48%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
LIN
Materials industry group
26.48%
- Max
- 64.98%
- Q3
- 28.63%
- Median
- 11.52%
- Q1
- 4.33%
- Min
- -31.09%
SCCO
Materials industry group
54.62%
- Max
- 64.98%
- Q3
- 28.63%
- Median
- 11.52%
- Q1
- 4.33%
- Min
- -31.09%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | LIN | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 18.40% | 45.91% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.21% | 23.87% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.44% | 34.13% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 26.48% | 54.62% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.77% | 62.71% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Southern Copper (SCCO) at 4.38 carries Current Ratio (MRQ) above its industry mid-range, while Linde Group (LIN) at 0.83 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — different working-capital profiles, both worth examining.
LIN
Materials industry group
0.83
- Max
- 5.33
- Q3
- 3.05
- Median
- 2.02
- Q1
- 1.40
- Min
- 0.02
SCCO
Materials industry group
4.38
- Max
- 5.33
- Q3
- 3.05
- Median
- 2.02
- Q1
- 1.40
- Min
- 0.02
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Linde Group (LIN) at 0.68 and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 0.57 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
0.68
- Max
- 1.77
- Q3
- 0.91
- Median
- 0.50
- Q1
- 0.19
- Min
- 0.00
SCCO
Materials industry group
0.57
- Max
- 1.77
- Q3
- 0.91
- Median
- 0.50
- Q1
- 0.19
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both Linde Group (LIN) at 34.45 and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 41.00 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) above their industry benchmark ranges, indicating wide cushions to cover interest expense from operating income or EBIT.
LIN
Materials industry group
34.45
- Max
- 28.84
- Q3
- 11.94
- Median
- 3.62
- Q1
- 0.10
- Min
- -13.32
SCCO
Materials industry group
41.00
- Max
- 28.84
- Q3
- 11.94
- Median
- 3.62
- Q1
- 0.10
- Min
- -13.32
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | LIN | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.83 | 4.38 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.62 | 3.75 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.68 | 0.57 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 34.45 | 41.00 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | LIN | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 8.25% | 36.18% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 4.96% | 21.70% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 0.62% | 10.13% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 4.52% | 10.94% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | LIN | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 13.37% | 60.79% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 9.36% | 34.15% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 21.09% | 16.91% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 25.41% | 21.84% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Linde Group (LIN) at 1.19% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 1.88% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.
LIN
Materials industry group
1.19%
- Max
- 5.85%
- Q3
- 2.35%
- Median
- 0.79%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SCCO
Materials industry group
1.88%
- Max
- 5.85%
- Q3
- 2.35%
- Median
- 0.79%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Linde Group (LIN) at 40.16% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 55.40% 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
40.16%
- Max
- 95.49%
- Q3
- 40.11%
- Median
- 17.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SCCO
Materials industry group
55.40%
- Max
- 95.49%
- Q3
- 40.11%
- Median
- 17.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | LIN | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.19% | 1.88% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 40.16% | 55.40% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Southern Copper (SCCO) at 29.45 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Linde Group (LIN) at 33.61 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — LIN carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.
LIN
Materials industry group
33.61
- Max
- 59.43
- Q3
- 33.55
- Median
- 20.95
- Q1
- 14.63
- Min
- 3.34
SCCO
Materials industry group
29.45
- Max
- 59.43
- Q3
- 33.55
- Median
- 20.95
- Q1
- 14.63
- Min
- 3.34
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Linde Group (LIN) at 6.87 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), but Southern Copper (SCCO) at 10.05 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing revenue multiples relative to peers, with SCCO higher.
LIN
Materials industry group
6.87
- Max
- 7.98
- Q3
- 4.26
- Median
- 1.99
- Q1
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.17
SCCO
Materials industry group
10.05
- Max
- 7.98
- Q3
- 4.26
- Median
- 1.99
- Q1
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.17
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Linde Group (LIN) at 5.96 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), but Southern Copper (SCCO) at 11.96 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated book-value multiples relative to peers, with SCCO higher.
LIN
Materials industry group
5.96
- Max
- 7.51
- Q3
- 4.11
- Median
- 2.71
- Q1
- 1.57
- Min
- 0.33
SCCO
Materials industry group
11.96
- Max
- 7.51
- Q3
- 4.11
- Median
- 2.71
- Q1
- 1.57
- Min
- 0.33
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | LIN | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 33.61 | 29.45 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 6.87 | 10.05 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.96 | 11.96 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 46.71 | 34.20 |