CAT vs CHRW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar, Inc. vs C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | CHRW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $855.60 | $146.70 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $17.14B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 28.0 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 37.12% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 3.73% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 19.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 1.72% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.95 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs CHRW in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 22.9× the market cap of CHRW.
- CHRW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.0 vs 36.4).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 37%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 19%).
- CHRW has the higher dividend yield (1.72% vs 0.77%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar, Inc. would be worth today.
CHRW return calculator
See what $1,000 in C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.