CAT vs DAL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Delta Air Lines, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $83.62 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | — |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 13.9 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 20.12% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 5.78% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 18.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 0.93% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.31 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs DAL in plain English
- DAL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.9 vs 35.0).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 20%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 19%).
- DAL has the higher dividend yield (0.93% vs 0.80%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
DAL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Delta Air Lines, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.