CAT vs GWW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs W.W. Grainger, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $1,301.68 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $61.31B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 33.2 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 46.09% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 9.92% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 10.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 0.77% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.05 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs GWW in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 6.1× the market cap of GWW.
- GWW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 33.2 vs 35.0).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 46%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 10%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.80% vs 0.77%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
GWW return calculator
See what $1,000 in W.W. Grainger, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.