CAT vs LII
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar, Inc. vs Lennox International, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | LII |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $855.60 | $420.91 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $14.55B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 19.2 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 71.76% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 14.87% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 3.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 1.26% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.20 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs LII in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 27.0× the market cap of LII.
- LII is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.2 vs 36.4).
- LII earns a higher return on equity (72% vs 57%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 3%).
- LII has the higher dividend yield (1.26% 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.
LII return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lennox International, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.