CAT vs FAST
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Fastenal Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $50.43 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $57.87B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 43.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 34.33% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 15.45% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 14.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 1.90% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 0.71 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs FAST in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 6.5× the market cap of FAST.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.3 vs 43.1).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 34%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 15%).
- FAST has the higher dividend yield (1.90% 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.
FAST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Fastenal Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.