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 | $821.58 | $173.30 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $36.04B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 33.3 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 24.82% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 19.44% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 10.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 0.67% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.17 |
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 10.5× the market cap of ODFL.
- ODFL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 33.3 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 25%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 10%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (0.79% vs 0.67%).
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.