CAT vs PCAR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs PACCAR Inc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | PCAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $129.22 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $68.02B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 27.3 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 12.76% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 9.00% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 0.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| 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 PCAR in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 5.5× the market cap of PCAR.
- PCAR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 27.3 vs 35.0).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 13%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 0%).
- PCAR has the higher dividend yield (1.08% 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.
PCAR return calculator
See what $1,000 in PACCAR Inc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.