Minerals [MTX] vs Linde plc [LIN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Minerals
NYSE
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Linde plc
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Minerals wins in 6 metrics, Linde plc wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Linde plc appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Minerals | Linde plc | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 5,654.00 | 34.37 | Linde plc |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.07 | 5.86 | Minerals |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 58.25 | 60.56 | Minerals |
| PEG Ratio | 8.30 | 27.90 | Minerals |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.89 | 18.94 | Minerals |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.10% | 20.02% | Linde plc |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 14.94% | 28.29% | Linde plc |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 14.94% | 28.29% | Linde plc |
| Return on Equity | 0.34% | 17.01% | Linde plc |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.88% | 6.96% | Linde plc |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $146.90M | $4.93B | Linde plc |
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% | 1.58% | Linde plc |
| 1-Year Return | -17.68% | 5.68% | Linde plc |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.86 | 6.74 | Minerals |
| Enterprise Value | $2.47B | $242.90B | Linde plc |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.20 | 7.36 | Minerals |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 25.88% | 48.75% | Linde plc |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $65 | $69 | Linde plc |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.01 | $13.76 | Linde plc |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.22 | 0.97 | Linde plc |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Minerals vs Linde plc Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerals | 0.17% | 2.66% | -0.99% | 5.04% | -19.94% | -22.67% |
| Linde plc | 0.64% | 2.83% | 0.53% | 4.23% | 2.51% | 14.06% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerals | -17.68% | -11.30% | 8.72% | -2.52% | 129.35% | 91.67% |
| Linde plc | 5.68% | 51.64% | 90.11% | 314.44% | 441.21% | 821.98% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Minerals vs Linde plc
| Metric | MTX | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.77B | $222.60B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 325,850 | 1,460,950 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 290,760 | 1,675,487 |
| Last Close | $57.98 | $472.42 |
| 52 Week Range | $49.54 - $86.49 | $408.65 - $487.49 |
| % from 52W High | -32.96% | -3.09% |
| All-Time High | $90.30 (Jul 22, 2024) | $487.49 (Oct 14, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -35.79% | -3.09% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.02% | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 1.31% | 0.03% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.20% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 58.25 | 60.56 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $52.72 | $80.70 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $10.20 | $11.23 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $188.90M | $9.63B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $295.98M | $3.41B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.59% | 1.58% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.32 | $7.28 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Minerals vs Linde plc
| Metric | MTX | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 5,654.00 | 34.37 |
| Forward P/E | 8.30 | 27.90 |
| PEG Ratio | 8.30 | 27.90 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.86 | 6.74 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.07 | 5.86 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.77B | $222.60B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.47B | $242.90B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.20 | 7.36 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 6.89 | 18.94 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.97 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $52.72 | $80.70 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Minerals 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) | MTX | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $528.90M | $8.11B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $392.00M | $4.16B |
| Gross Profit | $136.90M | $3.96B |
| Research & Development | $5.70M | $38.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $79.00M | $2.22B |
| EBITDA | $99.10M | $3.15B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $59.10M | $2.18B |
| Income Tax | $13.90M | $511.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $46.30M | $1.71B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MTX | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $306.60M | $5.29B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.14B | $13.60B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $599.90M | $14.49B |
| Long-Term Debt | $960.10M | $17.61B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.63B | $39.46B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.37B | $13.55B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MTX | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $61.10M | $2.34B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-18.30M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-22.70M | $891.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $-1.01B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-11.50M | $-1.11B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MTX | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 695,135 | 5.14M |
| Short Ratio | 2.62 | 2.93 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 325,850 | 1,460,950 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 290,760 | 1,675,487 |
| Shares Outstanding | 31.90M | 473.24M |
| Float Shares | 30.95M | 469.47M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.01% | 0.88% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Minerals vs Linde plc
| Metric | MTX | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.32 | $7.28 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.59% | 1.58% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.27 | $5.83 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.12% | 0.34% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.82 | $17.48 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 14, 2025 | Sep 04, 2025 |