CAT vs HWM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Howmet Aerospace Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | HWM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $232.48 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $92.71B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 50.0 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 34.73% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 20.52% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 24.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 0.24% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.19 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs HWM in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.1× the market cap of HWM.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.3 vs 50.0).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 35%).
- HWM is growing revenue faster (24% vs 24%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.79% vs 0.24%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
HWM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Howmet Aerospace Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.