CAT vs BR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | BR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $137.93 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $15.95B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 14.8 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 42.31% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 15.03% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 7.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 2.83% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.89 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs BR in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 28.8× the market cap of BR.
- BR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.8 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 42%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 8%).
- BR has the higher dividend yield (2.83% vs 0.65%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
BR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.