CAT vs JBHT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | JBHT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $819.95 | $226.07 |
| Market cap | $376.91B | $21.23B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 32.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 18.45% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 5.31% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 19.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 0.80% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.29 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs JBHT in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 17.8× the market cap of JBHT.
- JBHT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 32.1 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 19%).
- JBHT has the higher dividend yield (0.80% vs 0.80%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
JBHT return calculator
See what $1,000 in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.