CAT vs GWW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs W.W. Grainger, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $1,353.61 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $63.91B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 36.4 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 46.13% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 9.70% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 10.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.68% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.05 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs GWW in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 7.2× the market cap of GWW.
- GWW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 36.4 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 46%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 10%).
- GWW has the higher dividend yield (0.68% vs 0.65%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
GWW return calculator
See what $1,000 in W.W. Grainger, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.