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 | $600.20 | $803.13 |
| Market cap | $274.65B | $212.57B |
| P/E ratio | 23.6 | 21.1 |
| ROE | 56.14% | 93.04% |
| Profit margin | 15.21% | 23.54% |
| Revenue growth | 17.30% | 26.80% |
| Dividend yield | 1.09% | 0.25% |
| Beta | 1.64 | 1.06 |
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 1.3× the market cap of GEV.
- GEV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.1 vs 23.6).
- GEV earns a higher return on equity (93% vs 56%).
- GEV is growing revenue faster (27% vs 17%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (1.09% vs 0.25%).
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.