Avient [AVNT] vs Linde plc [LIN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Avient
NYSE
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Linde plc
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Avient wins in 7 metrics, Linde plc wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Linde plc appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Avient | Linde plc | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 25.47 | 34.37 | Avient |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.28 | 5.86 | Avient |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 85.11 | 60.56 | Linde plc |
| PEG Ratio | 11.14 | 27.90 | Avient |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.93 | 18.94 | Avient |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.65% | 20.02% | Linde plc |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 11.30% | 28.29% | Linde plc |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 11.30% | 28.29% | Linde plc |
| Return on Equity | 5.13% | 17.01% | Linde plc |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.42% | 6.96% | Linde plc |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $134.90M | $4.93B | Linde plc |
| Dividend Yield | 3.10% | 1.58% | Avient |
| 1-Year Return | -26.52% | 5.68% | Linde plc |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.92 | 6.74 | Avient |
| Enterprise Value | $4.57B | $242.90B | Linde plc |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.40 | 7.36 | Avient |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 32.07% | 48.75% | Linde plc |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $36 | $69 | Linde plc |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.29 | $13.76 | Linde plc |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.39 | 0.97 | Linde plc |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Avient vs Linde plc Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avient | -0.99% | -2.75% | -2.67% | -11.97% | -21.80% | -18.38% |
| Linde plc | 0.64% | 2.83% | 0.53% | 4.23% | 2.51% | 14.06% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avient | -26.52% | -32.87% | 25.23% | -2.09% | 237.72% | 337.55% |
| Linde plc | 5.68% | 51.64% | 90.11% | 314.44% | 441.21% | 821.98% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Avient vs Linde plc
| Metric | AVNT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.01B | $222.60B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 905,420 | 1,460,950 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 868,960 | 1,675,487 |
| Last Close | $32.86 | $472.42 |
| 52 Week Range | $27.86 - $54.68 | $408.65 - $487.49 |
| % from 52W High | -39.90% | -3.09% |
| All-Time High | $61.46 (Nov 15, 2021) | $487.49 (Oct 14, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -46.53% | -3.09% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.57% | 0.03% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.20% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 85.11 | 60.56 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $25.76 | $80.70 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $5.18 | $11.23 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $255.40M | $9.63B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $88.15M | $3.41B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.10% | 1.58% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.06 | $7.28 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Avient vs Linde plc
| Metric | AVNT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 25.47 | 34.37 |
| Forward P/E | 11.14 | 27.90 |
| PEG Ratio | 11.14 | 27.90 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.92 | 6.74 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.28 | 5.86 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.01B | $222.60B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.57B | $242.90B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.40 | 7.36 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 8.93 | 18.94 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.39 | 0.97 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $25.76 | $80.70 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Avient vs Linde plc
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AVNT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $826.60M | $8.11B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $563.40M | $4.16B |
| Gross Profit | $263.20M | $3.96B |
| Research & Development | N/A | $38.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $700,000 | $2.22B |
| EBITDA | $45.60M | $3.15B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-26.60M | $2.18B |
| Income Tax | $-6.70M | $511.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-19.90M | $1.71B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AVNT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $456.00M | $5.29B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.43B | $13.60B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $698.20M | $14.49B |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.06B | $17.61B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.31B | $39.46B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.84B | $13.55B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $0 | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AVNT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-43.20M | $2.34B |
| Capital Expenditures | $0 | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-63.60M | $891.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $-1.01B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-1.11B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AVNT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.71M | 5.14M |
| Short Ratio | 1.99 | 2.93 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 905,420 | 1,460,950 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 868,960 | 1,675,487 |
| Shares Outstanding | 91.40M | 473.24M |
| Float Shares | 89.85M | 469.47M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.07% | 0.88% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Avient vs Linde plc
| Metric | AVNT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.06 | $7.28 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.10% | 1.58% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.94 | $5.83 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.64% | 0.34% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.82 | $17.48 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 18, 2025 | Sep 04, 2025 |