IP vs LIN
IP: International Paper is a leading global supplier of sustainable, fiber-based packaging and cellulose pulp solutions. LIN: A global leader in industrial gases and engineering solutions supporting critical processes across virtually every sector of the economy.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | IP | LIN | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-08-24 close | $41.04 | $490.03 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-08-24 | $21.7B | $225.9B | |
| P/E as of 2026-08-24 | n/a | 31.63 | |
| PEG as of 2026-08-24 | -0.00 | 3.98 | IP lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-08-24 | -13.0% | +20.4% | LIN higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-08-24 | +29.3% | +48.4% | LIN higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-08-24 | -13.3% | +26.4% | LIN higher |
| ROE as of 2026-08-24 | -22.4% | +18.8% | LIN higher |
| ROA as of 2026-08-24 | -9.1% | +8.3% | LIN higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-08-24 | 0.64 | 0.72 | IP lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-08-24 | -18.0% | +6.6% | LIN higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +3.8% | +0.6% | IP higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-08-24 | +5.6% | +1.2% | IP higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 4 | 5 | LIN higher |
| Beta as of 2026-08-24 | 0.95 | 0.47 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-08-24 close | -16.1% | +1.7% | LIN higher |
Fundamentals: market data, as of 2026-08-24. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-08-24.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.