CAT vs SNA
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Snap-on Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | SNA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $357.02 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $18.47B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 18.5 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 17.32% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 19.21% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | -0.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 2.73% |
| Beta | 1.58 | — |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs SNA in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 17.1× the market cap of SNA.
- SNA is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.5 vs 29.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 17%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs -1%).
- SNA has the higher dividend yield (2.73% vs 0.95%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
SNA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Snap-on Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.