Sensient [SXT] vs Linde plc [LIN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Sensient
NYSE
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Linde plc
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Sensient wins in 5 metrics, Linde plc wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. Linde plc appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Sensient | Linde plc | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 36.05 | 34.37 | Linde plc |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.17 | 5.86 | Sensient |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 63.64 | 60.56 | Linde plc |
| PEG Ratio | 33.22 | 27.90 | Linde plc |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.21 | 18.94 | Linde plc |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.56% | 20.02% | Linde plc |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 14.74% | 28.29% | Linde plc |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 14.74% | 28.29% | Linde plc |
| Return on Equity | 12.18% | 17.01% | Linde plc |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.30% | 6.96% | Linde plc |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $97.94M | $4.93B | Linde plc |
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% | 1.58% | Linde plc |
| 1-Year Return | 62.81% | 5.68% | Sensient |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.08 | 6.74 | Sensient |
| Enterprise Value | $5.51B | $242.90B | Linde plc |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.50 | 7.36 | Sensient |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 33.59% | 48.75% | Linde plc |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $37 | $69 | Linde plc |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.17 | $13.76 | Linde plc |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.57 | 0.97 | Sensient |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Sensient vs Linde plc Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensient | 0.95% | 4.40% | 7.60% | 22.33% | 53.23% | 66.77% |
| Linde plc | 0.64% | 2.83% | 0.53% | 4.23% | 2.51% | 14.06% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensient | 62.81% | 32.69% | 113.63% | 70.95% | 323.76% | 524.30% |
| Linde plc | 5.68% | 51.64% | 90.11% | 314.44% | 441.21% | 821.98% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Sensient vs Linde plc
| Metric | SXT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $4.85B | $222.60B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 474,040 | 1,460,950 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 479,963 | 1,675,487 |
| Last Close | $116.62 | $472.42 |
| 52 Week Range | $66.15 - $116.86 | $408.65 - $487.49 |
| % from 52W High | -0.21% | -3.09% |
| All-Time High | $116.86 (Aug 08, 2025) | $487.49 (Oct 14, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -0.21% | -3.09% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.22% | 0.03% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.20% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 63.64 | 60.56 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.39 | $80.70 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.34 | $11.23 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $137.51M | $9.63B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $41.72M | $3.41B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.85% | 1.58% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.82 | $7.28 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Sensient vs Linde plc
| Metric | SXT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 36.05 | 34.37 |
| Forward P/E | 33.22 | 27.90 |
| PEG Ratio | 33.22 | 27.90 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.08 | 6.74 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.17 | 5.86 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $4.85B | $222.60B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.51B | $242.90B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.50 | 7.36 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 20.21 | 18.94 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.57 | 0.97 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.39 | $80.70 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Sensient 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) | SXT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $392.33M | $8.11B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $260.55M | $4.16B |
| Gross Profit | $131.78M | $3.96B |
| Research & Development | N/A | $38.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $53.53M | $2.22B |
| EBITDA | $68.60M | $3.15B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $46.19M | $2.18B |
| Income Tax | $11.73M | $511.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $34.46M | $1.71B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SXT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $32.57M | $5.29B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.00B | $13.60B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $230.70M | $14.49B |
| Long-Term Debt | $683.27M | $17.61B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.10B | $39.46B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.80B | $13.55B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $0 | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SXT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $20.71M | $2.34B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-16.85M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-25.83M | $891.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-10.77M | $-1.01B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-1.11B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | SXT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.91M | 5.14M |
| Short Ratio | 4.02 | 2.93 |
| Short % of Float | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 474,040 | 1,460,950 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 479,963 | 1,675,487 |
| Shares Outstanding | 42.18M | 473.24M |
| Float Shares | 41.57M | 469.47M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.95% | 0.88% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Sensient vs Linde plc
| Metric | SXT | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.82 | $7.28 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.85% | 1.58% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.37 | $5.83 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.59% | 0.34% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.10 | $17.48 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 04, 2024 | Sep 04, 2025 |