CAT vs DE
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Deere & Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | DE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $630.66 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $170.24B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 36.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 18.24% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 10.17% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | -11.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 1.03% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.90 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs DE in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 2.2× the market cap of DE.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.0 vs 36.1).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs -11%).
- DE has the higher dividend yield (1.03% 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.
DE return calculator
See what $1,000 in Deere & Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.