CAT vs FIX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Comfort Systems USA, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | FIX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $1,658.91 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $58.38B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 40.8 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 55.29% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 12.78% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 50.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 0.22% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.68 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs FIX in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 6.5× the market cap of FIX.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.3 vs 40.8).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 55%).
- FIX is growing revenue faster (50% vs 24%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.79% vs 0.22%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
FIX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Comfort Systems USA, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.