CAT vs GEV
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs GE Vernova Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | GEV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $957.63 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $255.05B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 27.5 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 82.58% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 23.04% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 21.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 0.21% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 0.97 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs GEV in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of GEV.
- GEV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 27.5 vs 35.3).
- GEV earns a higher return on equity (83% vs 57%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 22%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.79% 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.
GEV return calculator
See what $1,000 in GE Vernova Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.