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 | $997.47 | $500.03 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $71.02B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 15.7 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 28.51% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 10.80% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 4.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 1.88% |
| Beta | 1.60 | -0.12 |
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 6.5× the market cap of NOC.
- NOC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.7 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 29%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 4%).
- NOC has the higher dividend yield (1.88% 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.
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.