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 | $821.58 | $978.33 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $123.38B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 34.4 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 25.08% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 16.97% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 9.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 0.82% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.12 |
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 3.1× the market cap of PH.
- PH is cheaper on earnings (P/E 34.4 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 25%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 10%).
- PH has the higher dividend yield (0.82% 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.
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.