NewMarket [NEU] vs Linde plc [LIN] Detailed Stock Comparison
NewMarket
NYSE
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Linde plc
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: NewMarket wins in 13 metrics, Linde plc wins in 7 metrics, with 0 ties. NewMarket appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | NewMarket | Linde plc | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.05 | 34.37 | NewMarket |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.13 | 5.86 | NewMarket |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 56.98 | 60.56 | NewMarket |
| PEG Ratio | 27.44 | 27.90 | NewMarket |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.70 | 18.94 | NewMarket |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 17.28% | 20.02% | Linde plc |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 22.37% | 28.29% | Linde plc |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 22.37% | 28.29% | Linde plc |
| Return on Equity | 33.74% | 17.01% | NewMarket |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 12.86% | 6.96% | NewMarket |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $462.27M | $4.93B | Linde plc |
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% | 1.58% | Linde plc |
| 1-Year Return | 35.20% | 5.68% | NewMarket |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.40 | 6.74 | NewMarket |
| Enterprise Value | $7.48B | $242.90B | Linde plc |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.69 | 7.36 | NewMarket |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 31.63% | 48.75% | Linde plc |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $293 | $69 | NewMarket |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $50.43 | $13.76 | NewMarket |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.47 | 0.97 | NewMarket |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
NewMarket vs Linde plc Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NewMarket | 1.94% | 5.47% | 0.55% | 16.49% | 40.25% | 44.58% |
| Linde plc | 0.64% | 2.83% | 0.53% | 4.23% | 2.51% | 14.06% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NewMarket | 35.20% | 142.09% | 95.37% | 85.69% | 638.83% | 4,490.61% |
| Linde plc | 5.68% | 51.64% | 90.11% | 314.44% | 441.21% | 821.98% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: NewMarket vs Linde plc
| Metric | NEU | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $6.66B | $222.60B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 73,222 | 1,460,950 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 106,491 | 1,675,487 |
| Last Close | $738.17 | $472.42 |
| 52 Week Range | $480.00 - $743.52 | $408.65 - $487.49 |
| % from 52W High | -0.72% | -3.09% |
| All-Time High | $743.52 (Jul 10, 2025) | $487.49 (Oct 14, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -0.72% | -3.09% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.02% | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.20% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.22% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.34% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 56.98 | 60.56 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $171.52 | $80.70 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $7.48 | $11.23 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $583.18M | $9.63B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $451.67M | $3.41B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.19% | 1.58% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $7.75 | $7.28 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: NewMarket vs Linde plc
| Metric | NEU | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.05 | 34.37 |
| Forward P/E | 27.44 | 27.90 |
| PEG Ratio | 27.44 | 27.90 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.40 | 6.74 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.13 | 5.86 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $6.66B | $222.60B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.48B | $242.90B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.69 | 7.36 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.70 | 18.94 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.47 | 0.97 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $171.52 | $80.70 |
Financial Statements Comparison: NewMarket 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) | NEU | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $698.51M | $8.11B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $477.56M | $4.16B |
| Gross Profit | $220.95M | $3.96B |
| Research & Development | $32.37M | $38.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $143.15M | $2.22B |
| EBITDA | $186.92M | $3.15B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $147.69M | $2.18B |
| Income Tax | $36.44M | $511.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $111.24M | $1.71B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | NEU | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $118.25M | $5.29B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.12B | $13.60B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $396.26M | $14.49B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.05B | $17.61B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.52B | $39.46B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.48B | $13.55B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $809.78M | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | NEU | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $146.90M | $2.34B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $107.30M | $891.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-50.00M | $-1.01B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-57.06M | $-1.11B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | NEU | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 120,982 | 5.14M |
| Short Ratio | 0.73 | 2.93 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 73,222 | 1,460,950 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 106,491 | 1,675,487 |
| Shares Outstanding | 9.52M | 473.24M |
| Float Shares | 7.78M | 469.47M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.27% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.66% | 0.88% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: NewMarket vs Linde plc
| Metric | NEU | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $7.75 | $7.28 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.19% | 1.58% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $8.60 | $5.83 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.53% | 0.34% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $25.80 | $17.48 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 17, 2025 | Sep 04, 2025 |