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 | $855.60 | $50.08 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $92.77B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 29.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 24.36% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 22.21% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 10.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 1.12% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.21 |
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 4.2× the market cap of CSX.
- CSX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.1 vs 36.4).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 24%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 10%).
- CSX has the higher dividend yield (1.12% 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.
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.