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 | $855.60 | $459.96 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $178.65B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 46.7 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 19.68% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 12.75% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 21.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 0.96% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.18 |
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 2.2× the market cap of ETN.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 36.4 vs 46.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 20%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 21%).
- ETN has the higher dividend yield (0.96% 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.
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.