CAT vs UPS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs United Parcel Service, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $101.06 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $85.98B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 18.8 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 29.60% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 5.08% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 7.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 6.49% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.05 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs UPS in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 3.7× the market cap of UPS.
- UPS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.8 vs 29.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 30%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 8%).
- UPS has the higher dividend yield (6.49% 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.
UPS return calculator
See what $1,000 in United Parcel Service, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.