CAT vs GE
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs GE Aerospace, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $349.54 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $362.67B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 40.3 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 48.23% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 17.72% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 21.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 0.55% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.37 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs GE in plain English
- CAT and GE are similar in size.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.0 vs 40.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 48%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 21%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.80% vs 0.55%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
GE return calculator
See what $1,000 in GE Aerospace would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.