CAT vs IR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar, Inc. vs Ingersoll Rand Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | IR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $855.60 | $84.76 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $32.89B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 35.0 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 9.47% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 12.08% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 8.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 0.09% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.16 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs IR in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 12.0× the market cap of IR.
- IR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.0 vs 36.4).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 9%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 8%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.77% vs 0.09%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar, Inc. would be worth today.
IR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ingersoll Rand Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.