CAT vs ODFL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | ODFL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $182.70 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $38.00B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 35.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 24.82% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 19.44% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 10.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 0.63% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.20 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs ODFL in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 8.3× the market cap of ODFL.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.6 vs 35.1).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 25%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 10%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.95% vs 0.63%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
ODFL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.