CAT vs DOV
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Dover Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | DOV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $191.88 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $25.84B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 23.2 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 14.91% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 13.48% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 6.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 1.09% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.15 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs DOV in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 14.6× the market cap of DOV.
- DOV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.2 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 15%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 7%).
- DOV has the higher dividend yield (1.09% vs 0.79%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
DOV return calculator
See what $1,000 in Dover Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.