CAT vs EME
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs EMCOR Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | EME |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $739.87 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $32.64B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 23.0 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 40.35% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 7.74% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 19.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 0.22% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.15 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs EME in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 11.4× the market cap of EME.
- EME is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.0 vs 35.0).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 40%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 20%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.80% vs 0.22%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
EME return calculator
See what $1,000 in EMCOR Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.