CAT vs URI
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs United Rentals, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $687.00 | $1,098.88 |
| Market cap | $315.80B | $68.40B |
| P/E ratio | 29.6 | 25.4 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 30.56% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 16.33% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 15.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 0.72% |
| Beta | 1.58 | 1.83 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs URI in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.6× the market cap of URI.
- URI is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.4 vs 29.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 31%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 16%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.95% vs 0.72%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
URI return calculator
See what $1,000 in United Rentals, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.