CAT vs MAS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Masco Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | MAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $79.97 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $16.13B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 19.8 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 8457.14% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 10.90% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | 6.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 1.60% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.31 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs MAS in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 28.5× the market cap of MAS.
- MAS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.8 vs 49.7).
- MAS earns a higher return on equity (8457% vs 51%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs 6%).
- MAS has the higher dividend yield (1.60% vs 0.65%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
MAS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Masco Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.