CAT vs ODFL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | ODFL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $997.47 | $218.79 |
| Market cap | $459.43B | $45.50B |
| P/E ratio | 49.7 | 45.7 |
| ROE | 51.33% | 23.33% |
| Profit margin | 13.33% | 18.46% |
| Revenue growth | 22.20% | -2.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.65% | 0.53% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.18 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs ODFL in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 10.1× the market cap of ODFL.
- ODFL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 45.7 vs 49.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (51% vs 23%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (22% vs -3%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.65% vs 0.53%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
ODFL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.