CAT vs UAL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs United Airlines Holdings, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | UAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $811.29 | $117.41 |
| Market cap | $372.93B | $38.11B |
| P/E ratio | 35.0 | 10.6 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 23.25% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 5.56% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 16.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | — |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.29 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs UAL in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 9.8× the market cap of UAL.
- UAL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 10.6 vs 35.0).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 23%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 16%).
- CAT pays a dividend (0.80%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
UAL return calculator
See what $1,000 in United Airlines Holdings, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.