Element Solutions [ESI] vs Linde plc [LIN] Detailed Stock Comparison

Element Solutions Inc.

NYSE
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Linde plc

NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Element Solutions Inc. wins in 5 metrics, Linde plc wins in 16 metrics, with 0 ties. Linde plc appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Element Solutions Inc. Linde plc Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 48.25 34.73 Linde plc
Price-to-Book Ratio 3.46 6.16 Element Solutions Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 64.06 70.63 Element Solutions Inc.
PEG Ratio -0.55 26.03 Linde plc
EV/EBITDA 21.07 19.48 Linde plc
Profit Margin (TTM) 7.48% 20.30% Linde plc
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.31% 28.17% Linde plc
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 10.31% 28.17% Linde plc
Return on Equity 7.51% 17.82% Linde plc
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.29% 7.17% Linde plc
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $227.60M $5.09B Linde plc
Dividend Yield 0.94% 1.49% Linde plc
1-Year Return 108.00% 12.36% Element Solutions Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 3.64 6.93 Element Solutions Inc.
Enterprise Value $10.40B $259.94B Linde plc
EV/Revenue Ratio 4.08 7.65 Element Solutions Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 40.91% 48.12% Linde plc
Revenue per Share (TTM) $11 $72 Linde plc
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $0.79 $14.63 Linde plc
Beta (Stock Volatility) 1.23 0.79 Linde plc
Short % of Float 7.28% 1.53% Linde plc

Element Solutions Inc. vs Linde plc Stock Performance Analysis

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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Element Solutions Inc.3.16%12.28%6.47%43.93%72.99%73.79%
Linde plc-0.40%3.90%3.04%4.84%25.06%21.53%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Element Solutions Inc.108.00%130.49%89.18%413.51%271.91%271.91%
Linde plc12.36%39.51%85.65%367.06%418.08%891.80%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Element Solutions Inc. vs Linde plc

MetricESILIN
Market Information
Market Cap i$9.25B$236.47B
Market Cap CategoryMid capMega cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i2,577,6041,804,155
90 Day Avg. Volume i2,737,1112,343,675
Last Close$45.08$521.48
52 Week Range$21.15 - $45.91$387.78 - $525.87
% from 52W High-1.82%-0.83%
All-Time High$45.91 (Jun 15, 2026)$525.87 (Jun 15, 2026)
% from All-Time High-1.81%-0.83%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.08%0.06%
Quarterly Earnings Growth-0.89%-0.11%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.07%0.20%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.10%0.28%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.08%0.18%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i64.0670.63
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$11.02$82.48
Cash per Share (MRQ)$2.57$10.91
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$289.80M$10.35B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$335.60M$4.79B
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i0.94%1.49%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.32$7.60

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Element Solutions Inc. vs Linde plc

MetricESI (Apr 24, 2026)LIN (Apr 26, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i48.2534.73
Forward P/E i19.0426.03
PEG Ratio i-0.5526.03
Price to Sales (TTM) i3.646.93
Price to Book (MRQ) i3.466.16
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$9.25B$236.47B
Enterprise Value i$10.40B$259.94B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i4.087.65
Enterprise to EBITDA i21.0719.48
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i1.230.79
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$11.02$82.48

Financial Statements Comparison: Element Solutions Inc. vs Linde plc

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricESI (2025)LIN (2025)
Revenue/Sales i2.55B33.99B
Cost of Goods Sold i1.48B17.39B
COGS % of Revenue i58.0%51.2%
Gross Profit i1.07B16.60B
Gross Margin i42.0%48.8%
Research & Development i67.60M147.00M
Operating Income (EBIT) i342.20M9.25B
Operating Margin i13.4%27.2%
EBITDA i500.50M13.55B
EBITDA Margin i19.6%39.9%
Pre-Tax Income i265.60M8.90B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i10.4%26.2%
Income Tax i74.60M1.99B
Income Tax % of Revenue i2.9%5.9%
Net Income (Profit) i191.00M7.06B
Profit Margin i7.5%20.8%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricESI (2025)LIN (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i626.50M5.06B
Total Current Assets i1.58B13.33B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i62.0%39.2%
Total Current Liabilities i429.90M15.20B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i16.9%44.7%
Long-Term Debt i1.63B21.50B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i63.7%63.3%
Total Shareholders Equity i2.69B39.74B
Retained Earnings i-904.60M16.61B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i-35.5%48.9%
Property, Plant & Equipment i012.84B

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricESI (2025)LIN (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i282.30M10.44B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i11.1%30.7%
Capital Expenditures i1.50MN/A
Free Cash Flow i227.60M5.09B
FCF Margin i8.9%15.0%
Debt Repayment i-202.60M-2.28B
Common Stock Repurchase i-25.00M-4.60B

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricESILIN
Shares Short i12.86M7.08M
Short Ratio i4.252.61
Short % of Float i7.28%1.53%
Shares Outstanding i242.73M463.68M
Float Shares i227.60M461.73M
% Held by Insiders i6.52%0.26%
% Held by Institutions i102.50%87.78%
% Held by Public i-9.02%11.96%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Element Solutions Inc. vs Linde plc

MetricESILIN
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.32$7.60
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i0.94%1.49%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$0.32$6.08
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.33%0.33%
3-Year Total Dividends i$0.96$18.24
Ex-Dividend DateMar 02, 2026Mar 11, 2026