CAT vs GD
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs General Dynamics Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $336.72 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $91.10B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 20.5 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 17.80% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 8.18% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 8.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 1.89% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 0.32 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs GD in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.1× the market cap of GD.
- GD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.5 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 8%).
- GD has the higher dividend yield (1.89% 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.
GD return calculator
See what $1,000 in General Dynamics Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.