CAT vs BR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | BR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $163.77 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $18.67B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 17.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 40.92% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 15.04% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 7.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 2.66% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 0.91 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs BR in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 20.2× the market cap of BR.
- BR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.1 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 41%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 8%).
- BR has the higher dividend yield (2.66% vs 0.79%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
BR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.