CAT vs J
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Jacobs Solutions Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | J |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $125.69 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $14.84B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 37.1 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 9.38% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 2.90% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 27.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 1.15% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.68 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs J in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 31.0× the market cap of J.
- J is cheaper on earnings (P/E 37.1 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 9%).
- J is growing revenue faster (27% vs 22%).
- J has the higher dividend yield (1.15% vs 0.65%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
J return calculator
See what $1,000 in Jacobs Solutions Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.