CAT vs GNRC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Generac Holdings Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | GNRC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $819.95 | $205.21 |
| Market cap | $376.91B | $12.12B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 47.2 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 9.49% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 5.82% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 10.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | — |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.91 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs GNRC in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 31.1× the market cap of GNRC.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.3 vs 47.2).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 9%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 11%).
- CAT pays a dividend (0.80%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
GNRC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Generac Holdings Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.