CAT vs TXT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Textron Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | TXT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $91.22 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $15.86B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 17.4 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 12.25% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 6.15% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 11.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.09% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.91 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs TXT in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 29.0× the market cap of TXT.
- TXT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.4 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 12%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 12%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.65% vs 0.09%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
TXT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Textron Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.