CAT vs HWM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Howmet Aerospace Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | HWM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $268.87 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $107.58B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 62.5 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 33.82% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 20.23% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 19.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.18% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.19 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs HWM in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.3× the market cap of HWM.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 49.7 vs 62.5).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 34%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 19%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.65% vs 0.18%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
HWM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Howmet Aerospace Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.