CAT vs BLDR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Builders FirstSource, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | BLDR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $69.36 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $7.46B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 75.4 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 2.51% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 0.71% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | -8.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | — |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.42 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs BLDR in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 50.0× the market cap of BLDR.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.0 vs 75.4).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 3%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs -9%).
- CAT pays a dividend (0.80%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
BLDR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Builders FirstSource, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.