CAT vs UBER
By Alex · Tickerpine
Caterpillar, Inc. vs Uber Technologies, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CAT | UBER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $855.60 | $75.36 |
| Market cap | $393.30B | $153.93B |
| P/E ratio | 36.4 | 17.2 |
| ROE | 56.97% | 37.16% |
| Profit margin | 14.51% | 17.34% |
| Revenue growth | 24.00% | 12.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | — |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.15 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CAT vs UBER in plain English
- CAT is the bigger company — about 2.6× the market cap of UBER.
- UBER is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.2 vs 36.4).
- CAT earns a higher return on equity (57% vs 37%).
- CAT is growing revenue faster (24% vs 12%).
- CAT pays a dividend (0.77%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CAT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Caterpillar, Inc. would be worth today.
UBER return calculator
See what $1,000 in Uber Technologies, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.