CAT vs CSX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs CSX Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | CSX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600.20 | $52.05 |
| Market cap | $274.65B | $95.95B |
| P/E ratio | 23.6 | 27.1 |
| ROE | 56.14% | 26.39% |
| Profit margin | 15.21% | 23.97% |
| Revenue growth | 17.30% | 12.00% |
| Dividend yield | 1.09% | 1.08% |
| Beta | 1.64 | 1.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs CSX in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 2.9× the market cap of CSX.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.6 vs 27.1).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (56% vs 26%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (17% vs 12%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (1.09% vs 1.08%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
CSX return calculator
See what $1,000 in CSX Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.