CAT vs PH
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Parker-Hannifin Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | PH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600.20 | $955.68 |
| Market cap | $274.65B | $120.51B |
| P/E ratio | 23.6 | 32.8 |
| ROE | 56.14% | 24.95% |
| Profit margin | 15.21% | 16.62% |
| Revenue growth | 17.30% | 17.90% |
| Dividend yield | 1.09% | 0.84% |
| Beta | 1.64 | 1.15 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs PH in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 2.3× the market cap of PH.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.6 vs 32.8).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (56% vs 25%).
- PH is growing revenue faster (18% vs 17%).
- CAT has the higher dividend yield (1.09% vs 0.84%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
PH return calculator
See what $1,000 in Parker-Hannifin Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.