CAT vs EME
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs EMCOR Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | EME |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $762.21 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $33.62B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 23.8 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 40.35% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 7.74% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 19.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 0.21% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.13 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs EME in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 11.2× the market cap of EME.
- EME is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.8 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 40%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 20%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.79% vs 0.21%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
EME return calculator
See what $1,000 in EMCOR Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.