iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) vs Linde PLC — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) trades at $59.52, while Linde PLC trades at $513.12 (market cap $237.72B). The key difference: Linde PLC pays a 1.24% dividend while iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) pays none, and iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) is trading nearer its 52-week high, Linde PLC nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWC | LIN | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $59.49 | $546.64 |
52-Week Low | $45.86 | $389.38 |
Market Cap | — | $237.72B |
Enterprise Value | — | $260.07B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.24% |
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Linde (LIN) trades at $522.54, down 0.29% on the day, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and oversold RSI suggesting potential rebound. The company demonstrates strong fundamentals with consistent earnings beats, including Q1 2026 EPS of $4.33 (beat), and robust profitability with a 20.44% net margin. Recent news highlights sustainability leadership and Q1 results showing 10% EPS growth.
Outlook remains positive given analyst consensus (85.7% buy ratings) and a $560 price target, though high valuation multiples (P/E 34.65) pose a risk if growth moderates. Key risks include rising debt-to-asset ratio (31.63% in 2025) and macroeconomic pressures on industrial demand.
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EWC is a country-specific ETF that tracks the performance of the Canadian equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-sized companies in Canada, with heavy concentrations in financials and energy, including Royal Bank of Canada, Shopify, and Enbridge.
Read more on EWC →Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $31 billion in revenue and $5 billion in GAAP operating profit in 2021.
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