CAT vs ETN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Eaton Corporation plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600.20 | $352.97 |
| Market cap | $274.65B | $137.13B |
| P/E ratio | 23.6 | 35.3 |
| ROE | 56.14% | 19.55% |
| Profit margin | 15.21% | 12.18% |
| Revenue growth | 17.30% | 28.00% |
| Dividend yield | 1.09% | 1.25% |
| Beta | 1.64 | 1.14 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs ETN in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 2.0× the market cap of ETN.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.6 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (56% vs 20%).
- ETN is growing revenue faster (28% vs 17%).
- ETN has the higher dividend yield (1.25% vs 1.09%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
ETN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Eaton Corporation plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.