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 | $819.95 | $53.03 |
| Market cap | $376.91B | $8.46B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 13.8 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 17.13% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 16.24% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | -17.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.80% | 2.04% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.02 |
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 44.5× the market cap of PNR.
- PNR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.8 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 17%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs -17%).
- PNR has the higher dividend yield (2.04% vs 0.80%).
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.