CAT vs IR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Ingersoll Rand Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | IR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $81.37 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $31.84B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 55.0 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 5.72% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 7.54% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 7.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.10% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.20 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs IR in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 14.4× the market cap of IR.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 49.7 vs 55.0).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 6%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 8%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.65% vs 0.10%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
IR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ingersoll Rand Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.