Medtronic PLC vs ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $82.79 (market cap $106.61B), while ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd trades at $24.92 (market cap $2.93B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC is far larger — about 36.4× ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd's market cap, and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd pays the higher dividend (20.16%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | ZIM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $106.61B | $2.93B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $29.27 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $12.44 |
Enterprise Value | $125.36B | $6.78B |
Dividend Yield | 3.46% | 20.16% |
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One of the largest medical device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for almost 50% of the company's total sales.
Read more on MDT →ZIM is a global container liner shipping company that employs a 'global-niche' strategy, focusing on specific trade lanes where it holds a competitive advantage. Unlike larger, asset-heavy competitors, ZIM operates an agile, charter-intensive fleet, allowing it to rapidly adjust capacity to market demand while prioritizing digitalization and specialized cargo like refrigerated (reefer) goods.
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