CAT vs NOC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Northrop Grumman Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $542.52 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $77.07B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 17.2 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 26.96% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 10.48% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 5.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 1.80% |
| 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 NOC in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.8× the market cap of NOC.
- NOC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.2 vs 35.0).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 27%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 5%).
- NOC has the higher dividend yield (1.80% vs 0.80%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
NOC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Northrop Grumman Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.