CAT vs UNP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Union Pacific Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $268.35 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $159.32B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 22.1 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 40.69% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 29.20% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 3.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 2.06% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.97 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs UNP in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 2.9× the market cap of UNP.
- UNP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.1 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 41%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 3%).
- UNP has the higher dividend yield (2.06% vs 0.65%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
UNP return calculator
See what $1,000 in Union Pacific Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.