CAT vs NDSN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Nordson Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | NDSN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $301.47 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $16.80B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 32.2 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 17.14% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 18.19% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 8.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 1.09% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.98 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs NDSN in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 27.4× the market cap of NDSN.
- NDSN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 32.2 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 17%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 8%).
- NDSN has the higher dividend yield (1.09% 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.
NDSN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Nordson Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.