CAT vs AME
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs AMETEK, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | AME |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600.20 | $242.11 |
| Market cap | $274.65B | $55.52B |
| P/E ratio | 23.6 | 34.1 |
| ROE | 56.14% | 14.68% |
| Profit margin | 15.21% | 19.91% |
| Revenue growth | 17.30% | 17.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.09% | 0.56% |
| Beta | 1.64 | 0.97 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs AME in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.9× the market cap of AME.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.6 vs 34.1).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (56% vs 15%).
- AME is growing revenue faster (17% vs 17%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (1.09% vs 0.56%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
AME return calculator
See what $1,000 in AMETEK, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.