CAT vs AOS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs A. O. Smith Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | AOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $61.72 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $8.51B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 16.5 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 28.27% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 13.84% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | -1.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 2.30% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.18 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs AOS in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 54.0× the market cap of AOS.
- AOS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.5 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 28%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs -2%).
- AOS has the higher dividend yield (2.30% 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.
AOS return calculator
See what $1,000 in A. O. Smith Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.