CAT vs LMT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Lockheed Martin Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | LMT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600.20 | $596.04 |
| Market cap | $274.65B | $137.69B |
| P/E ratio | 23.6 | 21.2 |
| ROE | 56.14% | 80.19% |
| Profit margin | 15.21% | 8.23% |
| Revenue growth | 17.30% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.09% | 2.42% |
| Beta | 1.64 | 0.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs LMT in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 2.0× the market cap of LMT.
- LMT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.2 vs 23.6).
- LMT earns a higher return on equity (80% vs 56%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (17% vs 11%).
- LMT has the higher dividend yield (2.42% vs 1.09%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
LMT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lockheed Martin Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.