CAT vs MAS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Masco Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | MAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $76.01 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $14.99B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 16.7 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 5862.50% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 11.61% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | -2.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.68% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.29 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs MAS in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 21.1× the market cap of MAS.
- MAS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.7 vs 29.6).
- MAS earns a higher return on equity (5862% vs 57%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs -3%).
- MAS has the higher dividend yield (1.68% 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.
MAS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Masco Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.