CAT vs AME
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs AMETEK, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | AME |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $237.52 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $54.44B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 35.8 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 14.63% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 20.11% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.57% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.00 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs AME in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 8.4× the market cap of AME.
- AME is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.8 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 15%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 11%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.65% vs 0.57%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
AME return calculator
See what $1,000 in AMETEK, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.