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 | $855.60 | $281.63 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $112.31B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 60.6 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 34.73% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 20.52% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 24.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 0.20% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.21 |
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 3.5× the market cap of HWM.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 36.4 vs 60.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 35%).
- HWM is growing revenue faster (24% vs 24%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.77% vs 0.20%).
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.