CAT vs GE
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs GE Aerospace, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $369.00 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $385.54B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 45.9 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 45.43% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 17.86% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 24.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.51% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.38 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs GE in plain English
- CAT and GE are similar in size.
- GE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 45.9 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 45%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (25% vs 22%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.65% vs 0.51%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
GE return calculator
See what $1,000 in GE Aerospace would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.