CAT vs ETN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Eaton Corporation plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $366.11 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $142.20B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 37.2 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 19.68% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 12.75% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 21.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.20% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.13 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs ETN in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 2.2× the market cap of ETN.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.6 vs 37.2).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 20%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 21%).
- ETN has the higher dividend yield (1.20% vs 0.95%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
ETN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Eaton Corporation plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.