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 | $855.60 | $606.72 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $140.03B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 22.0 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 89.17% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 8.16% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 10.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | 2.27% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 0.11 |
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 2.8× the market cap of LMT.
- LMT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.0 vs 36.4).
- LMT earns a higher return on equity (89% vs 57%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 10%).
- LMT has the higher dividend yield (2.27% 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.
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.