CAT vs ROK
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Rockwell Automation, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | ROK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $434.15 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $48.31B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 40.7 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 30.63% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 13.39% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 7.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 1.27% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.51 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs ROK in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 7.8× the market cap of ROK.
- CAT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 35.3 vs 40.7).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 31%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 8%).
- ROK has the higher dividend yield (1.27% 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.
ROK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Rockwell Automation, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.