CAT vs PNR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Pentair plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | PNR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600.20 | $68.30 |
| Market cap | $274.65B | $10.90B |
| P/E ratio | 23.6 | 18.6 |
| ROE | 56.14% | 15.60% |
| Profit margin | 15.21% | 15.43% |
| Revenue growth | 17.30% | -4.50% |
| Dividend yield | 1.09% | 1.58% |
| Beta | 1.64 | 1.01 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs PNR in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 25.2× the market cap of PNR.
- PNR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.6 vs 23.6).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (56% vs 16%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (17% vs -4%).
- PNR has the higher dividend yield (1.58% vs 1.09%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar Inc. would be worth today.
PNR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Pentair plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.