CAT vs CPRT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Copart, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | CPRT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $30.55 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $28.28B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 19.0 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 17.61% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 33.48% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 2.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | — |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.00 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs CPRT in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 16.2× the market cap of CPRT.
- CPRT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.0 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 2%).
- CAT pays a dividend (0.65%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
CPRT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Copart, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.