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 | $821.58 | $187.46 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $24.37B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 27.3 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 42.67% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 7.63% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 32.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 0.86% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.06 |
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 15.5× the market cap of EXPD.
- EXPD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 27.3 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 43%).
- EXPD is growing revenue faster (32% vs 24%).
- EXPD has the higher dividend yield (0.86% 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.
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.