CAT vs LMT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Lockheed Martin Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | LMT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $507.40 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $116.99B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 24.6 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 67.64% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 6.38% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 0.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 2.72% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs LMT in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 3.9× the market cap of LMT.
- LMT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.6 vs 49.7).
- LMT earns a higher return on equity (68% vs 51%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 0%).
- LMT has the higher dividend yield (2.72% 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.
LMT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lockheed Martin Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.