CAT vs SNA
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar Inc. vs Snap-on Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | SNA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $821.58 | $369.20 |
| Market cap | $377.66B | $19.10B |
| P/E ratio | 35.3 | 18.8 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 17.93% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 19.60% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 4.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.79% | 2.64% |
| Beta | 1.59 | 0.71 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs SNA in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 19.8× the market cap of SNA.
- SNA is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.8 vs 35.3).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 18%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 4%).
- SNA has the higher dividend yield (2.64% 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.
SNA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Snap-on Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.