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 | $811.29 | $264.04 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $105.30B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 56.8 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 34.73% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 20.52% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 24.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 0.21% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.21 |
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 3.5× the market cap of HWM.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.0 vs 56.8).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 35%).
- HWM is growing revenue faster (24% vs 24%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.80% vs 0.21%).
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.