CAT vs CMI
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Cummins Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | CMI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $685.87 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $94.64B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 35.6 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 21.99% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 7.89% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 2.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 1.17% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.24 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs CMI in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.9× the market cap of CMI.
- CMI is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.6 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 22%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 3%).
- CMI has the higher dividend yield (1.17% 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.
CMI return calculator
See what $1,000 in Cummins Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.