CAT vs CPRT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Copart, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | CPRT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $33.33 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $30.86B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 20.7 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 17.61% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 33.48% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 2.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | — |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.01 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs CPRT in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 12.1× the market cap of CPRT.
- CPRT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.7 vs 35.0).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 2%).
- 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.
CPRT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Copart, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.