CAT vs MMM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs 3M Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | MMM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $173.46 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $89.46B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 25.9 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 72.97% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 14.01% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 1.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.80% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.06 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs MMM in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 3.5× the market cap of MMM.
- MMM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.9 vs 29.6).
- MMM earns a higher return on equity (73% vs 57%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 1%).
- MMM has the higher dividend yield (1.80% 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.
MMM return calculator
See what $1,000 in 3M Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.