CAT vs J
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar, Inc. vs Jacobs Solutions Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | J |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $855.60 | $145.37 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $17.01B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 48.9 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 8.00% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 2.38% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 34.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 0.98% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.67 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs J in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 23.1× the market cap of J.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 36.4 vs 48.9).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 8%).
- J is growing revenue faster (34% vs 24%).
- J has the higher dividend yield (0.98% vs 0.77%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar, Inc. would be worth today.
J return calculator
See what $1,000 in Jacobs Solutions Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.