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 | $819.95 | $517.84 |
| Market cap | $376.91B | $71.29B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 26.5 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 21.11% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 7.82% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 9.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 1.70% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.23 |
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 5.3× the market cap of CMI.
- CMI is cheaper on earnings (P/E 26.5 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 21%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 9%).
- CMI has the higher dividend yield (1.70% vs 0.80%).
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.