CAT vs LDOS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Leidos Holdings, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | LDOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $136.08 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $17.08B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 12.7 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 27.78% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 7.80% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 7.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.26% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 0.59 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs LDOS in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 18.5× the market cap of LDOS.
- LDOS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 29.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 28%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 7%).
- LDOS has the higher dividend yield (1.26% vs 0.95%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
LDOS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Leidos Holdings, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.