CAT vs MMM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs 3M Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | MMM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $169.55 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $87.44B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 30.1 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 81.89% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 11.90% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 2.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 1.84% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.07 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs MMM in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 4.3× the market cap of MMM.
- MMM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 30.1 vs 35.3).
- MMM earns a higher return on equity (82% vs 57%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 2%).
- MMM has the higher dividend yield (1.84% 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.
MMM return calculator
See what $1,000 in 3M Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.