CAT vs EXPD
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | EXPD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600.20 | $194.80 |
| Market cap | $274.65B | $25.15B |
| P/E ratio | 23.6 | 24.8 |
| ROE | 56.14% | 45.08% |
| Profit margin | 15.21% | 7.86% |
| Revenue growth | 17.30% | 41.90% |
| Dividend yield | 1.09% | 0.83% |
| Beta | 1.64 | 1.07 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs EXPD in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 10.9× the market cap of EXPD.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.6 vs 24.8).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (56% vs 45%).
- EXPD is growing revenue faster (42% vs 17%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (1.09% vs 0.83%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
EXPD return calculator
See what $1,000 in Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.