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 | $855.60 | $1,738.82 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $61.20B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 41.5 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 55.29% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 12.78% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 1.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 0.21% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.70 |
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 6.4× the market cap of FIX.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 36.4 vs 41.5).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 55%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 1%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.77% vs 0.21%).
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.