CAT vs LUV
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Southwest Airlines Co., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | LUV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $42.68 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $20.88B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 26.7 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 11.10% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 2.78% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 16.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 1.69% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.12 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs LUV in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 18.1× the market cap of LUV.
- LUV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 26.7 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 11%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 16%).
- LUV has the higher dividend yield (1.69% 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.
LUV return calculator
See what $1,000 in Southwest Airlines Co. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.