CAT vs LII
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Lennox International Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | LII |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $563.87 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $19.62B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 25.1 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 76.79% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 15.09% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 5.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.96% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.19 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs LII in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 23.4× the market cap of LII.
- LII is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.1 vs 49.7).
- LII earns a higher return on equity (77% vs 51%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 6%).
- LII has the higher dividend yield (0.96% 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.
LII return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lennox International Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.