CAT vs JCI
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Johnson Controls International plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | JCI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $141.82 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $85.91B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 39.9 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 14.33% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 14.32% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 9.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 1.13% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.32 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs JCI in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.3× the market cap of JCI.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.0 vs 39.9).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 14%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 9%).
- JCI has the higher dividend yield (1.13% vs 0.80%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
JCI return calculator
See what $1,000 in Johnson Controls International plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.