CAT vs DAL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar, Inc. vs Delta Air Lines, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $855.60 | $89.93 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | — |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 15.0 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 20.12% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 5.78% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 18.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 0.86% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.31 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs DAL in plain English
- DAL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.0 vs 36.4).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 20%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 19%).
- DAL has the higher dividend yield (0.86% 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.
DAL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Delta Air Lines, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.