CAT vs EXPD
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | EXPD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $196.21 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $25.51B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 28.6 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 42.67% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 7.63% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 32.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 0.83% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.06 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs EXPD in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 12.4× the market cap of EXPD.
- EXPD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.6 vs 29.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 43%).
- EXPD is growing revenue faster (32% vs 24%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.95% vs 0.83%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
EXPD return calculator
See what $1,000 in Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.