CAT vs JCI
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Johnson Controls International plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | JCI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $150.20 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $90.98B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 42.4 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 14.33% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 14.32% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 9.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 1.07% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.30 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs JCI in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.2× the market cap of JCI.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.3 vs 42.4).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 14%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 9%).
- JCI has the higher dividend yield (1.07% vs 0.79%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
JCI return calculator
See what $1,000 in Johnson Controls International plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.