CAT vs RTX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs RTX Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $189.40 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $255.27B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 33.3 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 12.27% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 8.28% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 14.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 1.54% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 0.29 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs RTX in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of RTX.
- RTX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 33.3 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 12%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 14%).
- RTX has the higher dividend yield (1.54% 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.
RTX return calculator
See what $1,000 in RTX Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.